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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
Explores how Americans experienced the upheaval of world war—at home and abroad
Events

THE ROAD BACK November 10, 2018
Commemorate the centennial of the end of WWI with a symposium on the use of literary writing as a means of healing from war. Includes a screening of the newly restored version of The Road Back (1937).
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

WWI by Format

Research and reference

For Teachers