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These three pictures are of the American Legion post. "The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness." -American Legion Website

The following is a note from of a phone call made to the Council of Defense.
"Mr. Alsop
Mr. Luddy
Mr. Albert H. House of Windsor reports the name of Mr. Lewis Meher who resides on Pine Swamp Road which runs off the main road at Station 8.
This…

An advertisement for Colt Automatic Pistols, boasting it's recent adoption by the US Government.

The adoption of the Colt M1911 as the standard military issue firearm propelled Colt's reputation above that of it's competitors, including Smith and…

The First Page, "Mr. Citizen, you are now on the firing line, Imperial Germany is not merely attacking on the western front. She is attacking in every community in the United States. Her assault is under the direction of the German General staff. It…

5,000 workers in area manufacturing companies went on strike; at Plume & Atwood, 200 women gathered outside and challenged the men inside to walk out.

Musicians and flag bearers march in the WWI Welcome Home Parade in Thomaston on July 19, 1919.

102d Regiment marching up Trinity Street through Bushnell Park. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument can be seen on the right

This is the poster for the song "Your King and Country Want You." This song was popular in music halls in Britain during World War 1. Women would sing it in order to get men to sign up for military service.

This is the sheet music for the song "You're The Son of The U.S.A." by Bert Haft and Jack Altman. This song was published by H.A Music Publishing Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

This is the sheet music for the song "We'll Never Let the Old Flag Fall" by Henry Kenning. This song was published in Hartford, Connecticut.