The Collection Battle Lines: From America's Wars



GEORGE A. SHISHOLM was a private in the 29th Engineers Replacement in World War I. He writes to his girlfriend Alice about his trip across the Atlantic and the welcome that Americans receive in Europe. His observations reflect a longing for home and surprise about his new surroundings. Get transcript


WWI poster depicting the enlistment of black soldiers, 1918 (GLC06134)
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