‘Drawing America to Victory: The Persuasive Power of the Arts in World War I’
Online exhibit revolves around 27 World War I posters from the collections of the State of Delaware.
100th anniversary of the sinking of the USS Jacob Jones
Destroyer named for Delaware’s Commodore Jacob Jones, a hero of the War of 1812.
African-American Participation During World War I
Intro WWI Begins U.S. Involvement Women During WWI African Americans Delaware’s Role WWI Ends Posters Gallery African-American Participation During World War I Since the first Africans were brought as slaves […]
Delaware’s Role During World War I
Delaware’s Role During World War I Delawareans were involved in the Great War before the United States entered in 1917. They served in the British or Canadian armed forces and […]
Propaganda Posters
Propaganda Posters
The Great War Ends
The Great War Ends By the fall of 1918, the tides had turned, and it became clear the Allies were going to win the war. Bulgaria was the first to […]
The U.S. During World War I
The U.S. During World War I Although many countries were drawn into the conflict of World War I, the United States maintained a policy of isolationism advocated by President Wilson. […]
Women During World War I
The period from 1890 through 1920 was known as the Progressive Era in America, an age of increased industrialization and production. Social problems such as labor conditions for children and women, and […]
World War I Begins
World War I Begins At the dawn of the 20th century, few anticipated a global war, but what came to be known as the Great War began on June 28, 1914, […]
World War I: Introduction
About This Exhibit The State of Delaware maintains an extensive collection of World War I era objects under the stewardship of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs . The World War I […]