President Woodrow Wilson’s war declaration in April 1917 tasked able-bodied American men with the very great responsibility of defending our nation from a foreign enemy. But it was not a burden they shouldered alone. Every segment of American society mobilized behind the Allied war effort.
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Nominations for the 2025 North Carolina Awards are now open! Submit by April 1 to honor outstanding contributions in arts, literature, science & public service. Learn more