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 SGT Stubby movie partners with the Humane Society of the United States
The "Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero" movie, endorsed by the United Sates
World War One Centennial Commission, marches into theaters everywhere
April 13. The film is based on the incredible true story of the
unbreakable bond
between a young Soldier and a stray dog who, for his valorous feats,
was the first dog promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the U.S. Army,
remains the most decorated dog in U.S. Armed Forces history, and is
widely considered the forerunner to the Army's working dog program.
 The movie's production company, Fun Academy Motion Pictures, has announced a partnership with the Humane
Society of the United States and approximately 90 other regional and
national animal organizations in all 50 states to support the release of the film through social media, contests, movie
screenings, and more. The objective is to promote rescue and adoption by shining a light on
the special bond between people and their pets and the amazing things
animals can do when given a chance. Read the entire partnership story and find out more about the movie here.
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American Women in World War I
Throughout Women's' History Month in March, 2018 we'll be featuring
stories of women who served and supported the United States' war effort a
century ago.
 In 1918, while the United States engaged in the battles of World War One
and women on the home front fought for suffrage at home, the US Marine
Corps enlisted its first woman. WW1CC intern Yasmin Chaudhary writes this week about how Opha Mae Johnson (right) was the first woman to enlist in the US Marine Corps. Prior to enlistment she worked as a civil service employee at the
headquarters of the Marines. Like most women
enlisted in the Marine Corps, Johnson’s job consisted mainly of typing
and military office work. Nevertheless, her place as the first female in
the Marine Corps broke barriers for the future. Read more about Opha Mae Johnson's groundbreaking enlistment here.
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 In her new book, A Lab of One’s Own, author Patricia Fara (right) shows how World War I, one of the bloodiest conflicts in human history, which led to the deaths of nearly 20 million people, also gave some women the chance to emerge from the shadows and show
their mettle as scientists, whether by digging experimental trenches to
research trench foot, x-raying wounded soldiers on the battlefront, or
inventing explosives. Read Fara's entire interview with National Geographic.
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 Lieutenant Edith Smith (left) was the first woman ever given a commission in the U.S. Army as a surgeon. Her picture is part of the National Archives "Unwritten Record Blog" article "The Women of World War I in Photographs." The article features photos of women serving in Military Organizations, Civilian Organizations, and in Industry. The article also looks how World War I had a profound impact on the women’s suffrage movement in the United States. Read the entire article and see the photos here.
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 There was a Doughboy Roadshow event in
Rhode Island! Created by Rhode Island World War I Centennial Commission
Commissioner Matthew McCoy, this remarkable event was designed to
introduce the public to historical appraisers and experts, who could
help them correctly identify, and appraise, their World War I-related
artifacts and documents. There were also genealogists and archivists who
helped people with their research on the World War I veterans in their
family tree. The event, similar to a combined “Antiques Roadshow” and
“Genealogy Roadshow,” two popular PBS television shows, was held on
Saturday, March 10, at the Rhode Island Historical Society. People from
all over the area brought World War I-related items for identification,
and a free informal, non-binding, appraisal. We talked to Matthew McCoy
about the event, and about his efforts with the Centennial Commission in
Rhode Island.
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 One of the nation's oldest rare coin shops is seeking artists from
across the nation to design a silver coin-shaped medallion honoring
African American World War I hero Sgt. Henry Johnson. Ferris Coin Co. of Albany, N.Y. is offering two prizes of $1,000 each
to the winning designs for the obverse and reverse sides of a 1.5 in
(39 mm) coin-shaped silver medallion. The deadline for submissions is
April 17, 2018. "It is our hope that through this competition and the medallion it
produces, more Americans learn the story of Sgt. Henry Johnson and his
sacrifices to this nation," said Geoffrey Demis, co-owner of Ferris
Coin. "With humility, we contribute to the efforts of generations who have
worked tirelessly to keep Sgt. Johnson's legacy alive and to see his
valor given the recognition due." Read all about Sgt. Henry Johnson and the design competition here.
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 Activities at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 commemorating the centennial
of the final year of World War I will feature historic and replica
aircraft from the era and flying and other activities that look back at
the Great War that concluded with the armistice of 1918. Among the aircraft expected to be on display is a newly restored
Dayton-Wright DH.4 Liberty Plane being reconstructed by EAA members
and high school students in Tennessee. WWI commemoration activities will take place throughout the week, with a
special emphasis on Friday, July 27. Many of the aircraft that will be
on display are also connected to the 100th anniversary of the Royal Air
Force that is also part of AirVenture week. Read more about the WWI Centennial Commemoration at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2018 and the Liberty Plane here.
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Episode #64
Spring Offensive Launches
Highlights:
Spring offensive in the media | @01:50
Operation Michael Overview - Mike Shuster | @10:10
3rd Division, 6th Engineers grab a gun and go - Dr. Edward Lengel | @14:05
‘Women’s Voices In Letters” exhibit - Lynn Heidelbaugh | @20:10
US Army Women’s Museum - Dr. Francoise Bonnell | @25:30
Book “Paws of Courage” - Nancy Furstinger | @31:45
Journey’s end director - Saul Dibb | @38:00
NC State 100C/100M project - Thomas Skolnicki, Benny Suggs and Commissioner Jerry Hester | @44:30
Centennial in Social Media - Katherine Akey | @53:20
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 “When the great war broke out,” Vera Britain writes in her memoir, Testament of Youth, “it came to me not as a superlative tragedy but as an interruption of the most exasperating kind to my personal plans.” This week's WWrite blog post takes a look at Britain's disembarkment from post-Victorian ladyhood to WWI field nurse, where she discovers not only the horrors of war tragedy but also the power of feminism. Don't miss this compelling post!
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 A man is only missing if he is forgotten.
Monday's MIA this week is Private Otto Vernon Taylor of
Alexandria, Indiana. Drafted in April, 1918, he was sent to Camp Taylor, Kentucky for
training. Eventually assigned to Company K/339th Infantry, on July 14th, 1918,
his deployed to Archangel, Russia as part of a multinational force sent there
to protect allied interests. He was killed in action on October 16th, 1919, and
reported buried at Kadish, Russia, 400 yards from the Onega River. That spring,
the Onega over ran its banks, producing severe flooding along much of its
length. In the ensuing inundation, Private Taylor's grave was washed away.
Can you spare just ten
dollars? Give 'Ten For Them' to Doughboy MIA and help us make a full
accounting of the 4,423 American service personnel still listed as
missing in action from WW1. Make your tax deductible donation now, with
our thanks.
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 Full size WWI Centennial Flag for Memorial Day: $49.95
Fly this large 3'X5' WWI Centennial Commemoration flag this Memorial day to honor those who served a century ago!
This handsome flag is made of durable nylon and has the iconic Doughboy centennial log screened onto it. It attaches with two strong brass grommets and fits standard flag poles.
Adorn your post, chapter, City hall, cemetery, lodge, university or school in commemoration of the 2018 centennial this year.
Order now to avoid shipping rush charges. Made in the USA.
This and many other items are available as Official Merchandise of the United States World War One Centennial.
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Submitted by: Mary Rohrer Dexter, Local County History Project
Minnie Frances Antrim was born around 1886, Minnie Antrim served in World
War 1 in the manner described below.
Story of Service
Minnie Antrim was from a well-known Miami County family. Her
paternal grandfather had been born in Clinton County, Ohio and at some
unknown date had migrated to Cass County, Indiana. When her father, the
esteemed Nott Nobel Antrim, was ten-years old he was orphaned. Nott
lived with an older brother for two years and then, striking out on his
own, worked his way through school and became a lawyer. Later he was
elected to the state legislature.
Nott married Minnie’s mother, Marilda Adkisson, in 1875. Minnie’s
brother, Nott W, was born in 1881 and Minnie was born in 1886.
Tragically in 1894 Marilda Antrim died. Nott Nobel remarried and the
children were raised by their step-mother, Ida Bell Armstrong Antrim.
As a young woman, Minnie taught music while living in her father’s
Peru Township home. Her involvement in civic affairs is first noted in
June of 1917 when she is listed as one of the two officers who were
registering women to vote in Miami County Indiana.
But by 1918 the St Louis City Directory lists Minnie as employed as a
stenographer with Mallinckrodt Chemical Works. The Peru paper, in
September of that year, when reporting of the upcoming event involving
the Liberty Bond Airplane, refers to Minnie as being “stationed at St
Louis”. At this time, no proof of a military involvement has been
found for Minnie. So, what was she doing in St. Louis at the
Mallinckrodt Chemical Works?
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