World War I | Library of Congress

With its unparalleled World War I collections, the Library of Congress is uniquely prepared to tell the story of the United States' participation in the Great War. The Library of Congress is commemorating the 100th anniversary of U.S. entry into the war with exhibitions, lectures, symposia, film programs, recordings, publications, veterans' stories, educational tools, and research guides to the Library's remarkable World War I resources.

Top Features

Film Series

International Perspectives on World War I
Films we be shown at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday June 10, July 8, and August 10. The film series is free and open to the public.
Veterans History

Veterans History Project Launches World War I Web Exhibit
This three-part exhibit, "Experiencing War," will help 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
Exhibition

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

World War I: What Are We Fighting for Over There?
A lesson plan that lets students explore the debate over going to war, using the Library's primary sources
Veterans History

Augustus Warfield: A Personal Account of WWI
Typewritten diary with photos, detailing daily life & duties of a senior officer & his regiment as they trained for overseas service

Topic World War I

Top Features

Film Series

International Perspectives on World War I

Veterans History

Veterans History Project Launches World War I Web Exhibit

Shop

America and the Great War: Illustrated History

Exhibition

Echoes of the Great War: American Experiences of WWI

Teachers

World War I: What Are We Fighting for Over There?

Veterans History

Augustus Warfield: A Personal Account of WWI

WWI Blog Posts

Upcoming WWI Events

Featured Collection Newspaper Pictorials: World War I Rotogravures

WWI Collections

WWI by Format

Research and reference

For Teachers