Sunday, September 3, 2017

Oil City Patriotism, Service, And Sacrifice In The Great War

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

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