WWI Soldiers in Washington: A 1918 Photo from the Streets of DC
A 1918 photograph shows WWI soldiers riding through the streets of Washington DC, as the city filled with troops and wartime activity.
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Uncovering the Mystery of the Tank Rolling Through Washington in 1918
Take a look back in time to 1918 and uncover the mystery of the tank rolling through Washington. See the photo and learn more about this historic moment.
The 1915 Capitol Bombing and the Shooting of J.P. Morgan
Learn about the attempted murder of J.P. Morgan in July 1915 and its connection to a bomb that exploded in the Senate Reception Room. Discover the backstory of J.P. Morgan in 1919 and its role in US foreign relations in Paris.
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.
When World War I Disrupted Washington, DC Schools in 1914
In August 1914, the Washington Times reported on how World War I was disrupting Washington, DC schools. Many teachers were stranded in Europe, alarming education officials and delighting students.
The Citizens’ Military Training Camp in Washington DC
The Citizens’ Military Training Camp gave young men across the Washington DC area a summer of military training. Here is what the experience looked like.