When Johnny Comes Marching Home to Mecklenburg
This cartoon of a happy reunion was published on November 15, 1918, only four days after the end of the fighting in World War I. It began the campaign for a World War I memorial.
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Ad for Victor phonograph player
Music was played at public events and in the home to promote patriotism.
Red Cross Appeal for Donations
The Red Cross asked for donations of volunteers, money and materials. Women played a great service to their country by joining in Red Cross activities.
Flag Cartoon
There were only forty eight states in the United States during World War I. Alaska and Hawaii had not yet joined the union.
Furlough papers
Furlough papers for Israel Dorman to leave Camp Greene and visit Baltimore, Maryland.
Waiting for the Draft Notice
There were not enough volunteers to supply the amount of men needed for the military. Many men waited to see if they would be drafted, rather than enlisting.
Day Pass for Israel Dorman
Day Pass for "I. Dorman" to leave Camp Greene and visit Charlotte.
Political Cartoon
Although many had idealistic visions at the beginning of the war, they soon learned about the death and destruction that was going on in Europe.
Pass to leave Camp Greene
Israel Dorman's Pass to leave Camp Greene on 6/14/1918.
Political Cartoon
"WHATEVER A MAN SOWETH, THAT SHALL HE ALSO REAP." America had a policy of isolationism prior to entering the war and in many ways was not prepared for a world war.