National World War I Museum and Memorial, Part 2
Doran Cart gave a tour of the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City and spoke about objects related to America's role in what was then called the "Great War." The United States entered World War I on April 6th, 1917. This clip features information on women in the war.
Description
Doran Cart gave a tour of the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City and spoke about objects related to America’s role in what was then called the “Great War.” The United States entered World War I on April 6th, 1917. This clip features information on women's contribution to the war.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What service(s) did women provide during the war? Why were women specifically called to do this job?
- What year did these women receive full veteran status?
Participants
Vocabulary
- 369th Infantry Regimental Band
- American Field Service
- Christian Nicolaisen
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Ft-17 Tank
- George S. Patton
- Harley Davidson
- Harry S. Truman
- Henry Johnson
- James Reese Europe
- John J. Pershing
- John Lewis Barkley
- Shoulder Sleeve Insignia
- United States Army Signal Corps