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WBGO Interview: Tony Award-nominated actress, singer and writer Melissa Errico will perform a WWI-themed tribute concert in honor of her Aunt Rose
On May 7, Tony Award-nominated Broadway actress, singer and writer and Manhattan native Melissa Errico will perform The Story of a Rose: A Musical Reverie on The Great War at the Schlesinger Center in Alexandria, VA.. Errico has since [...]
National Lingerie Day: How World War I revolutionized women’s underwear and popularized the modern bra
As the U.S. celebrates National Lingerie Day, we take a look back at the beginnings of the modern bra. Today, April 25, is National Lingerie Day in the United States - but it could just [...]
WWI U.S. Army Units: Formation, Uniforms, and Enduring Legacy
Introduction World War I was a pivotal moment in American military history. When the United States entered the conflict in 1917, it was quickly thrust into a global battle that demanded rapid expansion and [...]
National Museum of the US Army at Fort Belvoir, VA to dedicate Unit Tribute to WWI “Hello Girls”
The recently opened National Museum of the United States Army at Fort Belvoir, VA, is an award-winning facility with the theme “Soldiers Stories,” highlighting the experiences of the men and women who have served [...]
Is there any danger from NJ World War I munitions plant explosion a century ago?
SAYREVILLE - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has reached out to about 100 property owners in the Ernston Road area to determine if further environmental cleanup is needed after a huge munitions plant [...]
How Black Newspapers Became a Threat to the U.S. Government During WWI
The Power of the Black Press During World War I, Black newspapers weren’t just sources of news—they were lifelines for Black communities. At a time when mainstream white newspapers ignored or distorted Black experiences, [...]
The Renaissance of American Art: Sabin Howard and the Grand Liberty Arch, A Monument for Our Time
In this episode of the PoliticIt Podcast, sculptor Sabin Howard shares his journey from a young artist in New York to becoming a modern-day Michelangelo, capturing the spirit of humanity through monumental art. Join [...]
Why America Builds Monuments
Throughout the history of the United States, when our nation faltered—when wounds ran deep and identities fractured—Americans did not retreat into silence. We built monuments: not merely to commemorate, but to repair and restore [...]
The Battle During WWI Between the US and Mexico that Brought a Permanent Fence to the Southern Border
It was late afternoon on a blazing August day in 1918. Zeferino Gil Lamadrid was on his way home from doing some business on the Arizona side of the Nogales, a city that straddles [...]
