Article Archives: World War I: 100 Years Ago

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 28-July 4

June 27, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

This is the last in the World War I 100 Years Ago series. From The Indianapolis Star, Sunday, June 29, 1919: No clamor of sirens, horns or whistles, no swaying of delirious crowds in the streets, no singing, just a matter of course, “Well, I see they signed the peace … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 21-27

June 20, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Friday, June 27, 1919: The Liberty Kitchen, 106 N. Delaware, will close Monday concluding another chapter in Indiana’s war history. The Marion County Council of Defense established the Liberty Kitchen almost a year ago to provide free information on canning, poultry, child nutrition, garden topics, and … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: June 7-13

June 6, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Wednesday, June 11, 1919: Seventy-four junior reserve training corps cadets of the Indianapolis high schools were named in orders issued by Maj. Arthur Perry, professor of military science and tactics in the Indianapolis high schools, to attend five weeks of summer training at Camp Custer, MI. … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 24-June 6

May 23, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis Star, Tuesday, May 21, 1919: W. E. B. DuBois addressed a crowded auditorium of the colored Y.M.C.A. last night on The Negro and the War. He emphasized seeing, as a war correspondent, how kind the French were towards the colored troops. Most of the 200,000 negro troops … Read More

World War I 100 Years Ago: May 17-23

May 16, 2019 | by Steven R. Barnett

From The Indianapolis News, Monday, May 19, 1919: Today in the city, a detail of military police from Ft. Harrison began enforcing War Department regulations requiring the wearing of a red discharge chevron by all discharged men and officers in uniform. Another violation of uniform regulations the MPs will also … Read More