Maine Memory Network

Lest They Perish World War I poster, ca. 1917

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1917 Location: New York Media: Lithograph

"Give or we perish" World War I era poster, ca. 1917

Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1917 Media: Lithograph, poster

World War I and the Maine Experience

With a long history of patriotism and service, Maine experienced the war in a truly distinct way. Its individual experiences tell the story of not only what it means to be an American, but what it means to be from Maine during the war to end all wars.

Ted Truman (Throumoulos): A treasure trove of stories
by Biddeford Cultural & Heritage Center

A son of Greek immigrants’ insight into his entrepreneurial family, culture and life experiences