World War I Centennial Commemoration

April 6, 2017, marks the 100th anniversary of the United States officially entering the Great War. In some ways, World War I remains America’s forgotten war, even though more Americans gave their lives during that war than during the Korean and Vietnam wars combined, and even though it profoundly shaped the rest of “the American century.” The U.S. World War I Centennial Commission provides information, guidelines, and primary sources that you can use for free to help educate students about the First World War.

To learn more about the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and its educational resources, go to https://www.theworldwar.org/education.