A Look Back at a WWI Wireless Operators Advertisement
Take a look back in time at a WWI wireless operators advertisement from 1918. This ad was printed in the Washington Herald newspaper.
World War I
Austria Has Chosen War: Washington, D.C. and the Newspaper Front Pages of 1912–1919
Seven years of Washington Times front pages: from the Titanic in 1912, to the day Austria declared war in 1914, to the first Fourth of July after the armistice.
George O. Totten’s Lost Design for the Calvert Street Bridge
D.C. architect George Oakley Totten Jr. spent 16 years fighting to see his 1917 Calvert Street Bridge design built. Here’s why it never happened.
A Comparative Look at the Colorized Photo of a WWI Bond Scene
Take a look at this comparative photo of a WWI bond scene by Shorpy. See the colorized photo that replicates Joseph Leyendecker’s BSA Liberty Loan poster. View the before and after photos to compare the history in full color!
The Emotional Reunion of a Soldier and His Baby: A Powerful Photo
This powerful photo captures the emotional reunion of a soldier and his baby. The soldier looks absolutely thrilled to be back, while the baby, on the other hand, not so thrilled to be handled.
98 Years Ago Today: The Impact of World War I on Schools in Washington, DC
98 years ago today, the Washington Times reported on the impact of World War I on schools in Washington, DC. Many teachers were stuck in Europe, causing consternation among education authorities and joy to young Americans. Read more to find out!
“The Thrill of Being a Summer Soldier at the Citizens’ Military Training Camp”
Relive a month in the life of a summer soldier at the Citizens’ Military Training Camp in the early 20th century. Read this article based on first-hand experiences of the camp and learn of the experiences of young men during this time.
The Unusual Arrest of Five-Year-Old Gus Oputz in 1908 Washington D.C.
This is an odd story from the Washington Times. The paper reported on August 11th, 1908 the arrest of a young five-year-old. Yes, a little kid was arrested and it’s a bizarre story. Learn more about the unusual arrest of five-year-old Gus Oputz in Washington D.C. in 1908.
Discovering the Lusitania Advertisement in the Washington Post 97 Years Ago
97 years ago, an advertisement for the Lusitania appeared in the Washington Post for passage to Europe. This was the same ship that sunk with 1,198 souls 3 days after the ad ran. Learn the story behind the ad and its connection to the Titanic.