On 06-Apr-1917 the United State entered World War I (then referred to as The Great War) on the side of Great Britain and France. Like citizens across the country, residents of Oil City were deeply affected; be it in everyday life at home, or if called to serve abroad. The discourse to follow tells their story - organized along the following topics (click on each heading to view):
PART I: ON THE HOME FRONT
- Patriotism On Display
- Liberty Loan Bond Drive
- Red Cross Fundraising
- Other Ways To Support The Cause
- In Other News Of The Day
- Peace Celebration In Shreveport
PART II: ANSWERING THEIR NATION'S CALL
- Those Who Served
PART III: DISSENTERS, DRAFT DODGERS, AND DESERTERS
PART IV: APPENDIX
- List of draftees ordered to report
