Keywords: Machine Gun
Item 14245
Contributed by: Bucksport Historical Society Date: 1895 Location: Bucksport Media: Metal
Item 104380
WWI postcard from Clifford Rowe to Lloyd Herrick, Augusta, 1917
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society Date: 1917 Location: Augusta; Old Town; Eddington Media: Postcard
Exhibit
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.
Exhibit
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.
Site Page
Life on a Tidal River - Bangor Man Rats Out Brady Gang - Page 1 of 2
"The G-men were closing in on Brady and Shaffer fast. Machine guns were still pelting the street with bullets."
Site Page
Guilford, Maine - Veterans Tributes - Page 1 of 2
"… lines and succeeded in destroying several machine guns and killing numerous enemy riflemen. His gallant and heroic actions were an inspiration to…"
Story
The only letter to survive World War II
by Cyrene Slegona
Only one of many letters my father sent to his wife remained after he came home from World War II.
Story
Vietnam Memoirs
by David Chessey
MY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES AND MY OBSERVATION OF NATIONWIDE OPINIONS CONCERNING THE “VIET NAM" WAR
