World War I

1914-1919. World War I, also known as the Great War, was an international war that began with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary on June 28, 1914.

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What Was Life For African Americans Like During The World War I Era?

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Viewer Discretion Is Advised Dr. Kathryn Silva outlines what life was typically like for African Americans living in the U.S. during World War I.

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Food Rationing And Temporary Wartime Prohibition

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Dr. Angela Jill Cooley discusses the reasons behind food rationing, and the temporary wartime prohibition during World War I. Dr. Cooley also talks about the establishment of government food...

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1918 Flu Pandemic - Photo Gallery | History in a Nutshell

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View photos about the 1918 Pandemic in abroad, here in the states and South Carolina: Influenza Quarantine Sign Transcontinental Railroads Map H1N1 Flu Virus As Seen Through A Microscope Workers In A...

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1918 Flu Pandemic In S.C. | History In A Nutshell

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In January of 1918, a deadly H1N1 strain of Influenza called the "Spanish Flu" began sweeping across the globe. This flu, also known as "Strain A" or "Avian Flu", took its toll worldwide, infecting...

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Donaldson, John Owen | South Carolina Public Radio

"D" is for Donaldson, John Owen [1898-1930]. Aviator.

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Dozier, James Cordie | South Carolina Public Radio

"D" is for Dozier, James Cordie [1885-1974] Soldier. Medal of Honor Recipient. Elected Adjutant General in 1926 and held the office continuously until his retirement in 1959.

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WWI Speech | Digital Tradition

Resident of Awendaw, SC (Charleston County) resident who likes to sing old gospel songs and do recitations of passages.

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Over Here: The Homefront During WWI: Military Camps | Carolina Stories

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World War I brought big business to towns that housed soldiers in military camps. On June 2, 1917 was Camp Jackson established. After 11 days of construction, the first trainees arrived. Owners of...

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Over Here: The Homefront During WWI: Flu Epidemic | Carolina Stories

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The flu epidemic created horrors not only overseas, but at home. The origin of the epidemic was not certain to doctors and scientists, but several theories were proposed. One theory proposed it came...

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Over Here: The Homefront During WWI: Armistice | Carolina Stories

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The armistice was signed November 11, 1918 and it brought the end of a long and terrible war. For South Carolina, World War I brought unity and change. Camp Jackson was emptied a year after it was...

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