Keywords: rationale
Item 10366
Dogan Goon in U.S. Army uniform, ca. 1918
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: circa 1918 Location: Portland Media: Photoprint
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In 1954, November 11 became known as Veterans Day, a time to honor American veterans of all wars. The holiday originated, however, as a way to memorialize the end of World War I, November 11, 1918, and to "perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations." Mainers were involved in World War I as soldiers, nurses, and workers on the homefront aiding the military effort.
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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.
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Malaga Island: a story best left untold - Maine State documents and Proclamations
"… spell out Governor Plaisted and his Council’s rationale. However, Marnie and Del Voter, with the help of local historian and former State…"
