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Towards a History of Mexican American Participation in World War I, Part I

by ncurrie, posted in Genealogy, Hispanic/Latinx History, Records Reference and Research, World War I

Today’s post is the first of a two-part series written by Victoria-María MacDonald and Emma Taylor, who are volunteers at the National Archives at College Park. The centennial anniversary of American involvement in World War I permits a closer look at the diverse racial and ethnic groups who participated in the Great War. In this … Continue reading Towards a History of Mexican American Participation in World War I, Part I

“Doughboy” and “G.I.” Explained

by ncurrie, posted in Military Records

Today’s post was written by Dr. Greg Bradsher, Senior Archivist at the National Archives in College Park. The term “Doughboy” has been part and parcel of the American scene for almost a century.  The term “G.I.” dates back some seventy-five years.  Buster Keaton, in 1930, starred in the movie Doughboys, about soldiers during World War I.  … Continue reading “Doughboy” and “G.I.” Explained