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The Library of Congress is uniquely prepared to tell the story of the United States' participation in the Great War. The Library’s unparalleled collections include posters, recordings, newspapers, sheet music, photographs, and veterans’ stories as well as publications, exhibitions, educational tools, and research guides related to World War I.

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Exhibition

Echoes of the Great War: American Experiences of WWI
Explore how Americans experienced the upheaval of world war—at home and abroad.
Event

The United States and the World: Legacies of the Paris Peace Conference
Jan. 16, 2019: Mark the 100th anniversary of the Paris Peace conference and the final days of the Library's WWI exhibition.
Event

Gallery Talk: The Pan-African Congress of 1919
Jan. 18, 2019: The Pan-African Congress, led by NAACP founder W.E.B Du Bois, called for greater rights for citizens of colonized African nations.
Teachers

World War I Primary Source Set
Find selected primary sources for open-ended analysis by students, along with a teachers guide.
Veterans History

Veterans History Project World War I Feature
The three-part online exhibit, "Experiencing War," helps tell the larger story of the war from the perspective of those who served in it.
Shop

America and the Great War: Illustrated History
Personal stories, political & military battles, tragedies & epic achievements that marked U.S. involvement in the first modern war
Blog Posts

World War I Blog Posts
Library staff share compelling stories and fascinating facts on collections items and themes related to the First World War.

Featured Collection World War I Sheet Music

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WWI Collections

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Research and reference

For Teachers