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- The Flu Pandemic of 1918 | National Archives
Red Cross workers make anti-influenza masks for soldiers, Boston, Massachusetts (National Archives Identifier 45499341) Before COVID-19, the most severe pandemic in recent history was the 1918 influenza virus, often called “the Spanish Flu ” The virus infected roughly 500 million people—one-third of the world’s population—and caused 50 million deaths worldwide (double the number of
- The Influenza Epidemic of 1918 - National Archives
World War I claimed an estimated 16 million lives The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people One fifth of the world's population was attacked by this deadly virus Within months, it had killed more people than any other illness in recorded history The plague emerged in two phases
- The Influenza Epidemic of 1918 - National Archives
Nurse wearing a mask as protection against influenza September 13, 1918 In October of 1918, Congress approved a $1 million budget for the U S Public Health Service to recruit 1000 medical doctors and over 700 registered nurses Nurses were scarce, as their proximity to and interaction with the disease increased the risk of death
- World War I Draft Registration Cards | National Archives
The second, on June 5, 1918, registered those who attained age 21 after June 5, 1917 (A supplemental registration was held on August 24, 1918, for those becoming 21 years old after June 5, 1918 This was included in the second registration ) The third registration was held on September 12, 1918, for men age 18 through 45 Records Description
- President Woodrow Wilsons 14 Points (1918) - National Archives
In this January 8, 1918, speech on War Aims and Peace Terms, President Wilson set down 14 points as a blueprint for world peace that was to be used for peace negotiations after World War I The details of the speech were based on reports generated by “The Inquiry,” a group of about 150 political and social scientists organized by Wilson’s
- National Archives Recalls Flu Pandemic of 1918
The influenza epidemic of 1918 killed more people than died in World War I Hard as it is to believe, the answer is true World War I claimed an estimated 16 million lives The influenza epidemic that swept the world in 1918 killed an estimated 50 million people One fifth of the world's population was attacked by this deadly virus
- Researching Individuals in WW1 Records | National Archives
Start Your Research You may first want to search the WW1 Draft registration cards for basic information on individuals (see Draft cards section below) Nearly all men between the ages of 18-45 registered during the years the draft was implemented, about 23% of the U S population If you are interested in researching military service records, this article will provide you with a good overview
- World War I Centennial: Events and Exhibits | National Archives
The National Archives commemorates the 100th anniversary of the First World War Explore the experiences of Americans during this worldwide conflict through exhibits and events or visit our World War I portal page for primary source material Armistice Day—November 11, 1918 Enlarge A New York City crowd awaits the parade of the 369th Infantry (National Archives Identifier 533517) The long
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