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- The Flu Pandemic of 1918 - National Archives
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 deaths in World War I) In the United States, a quarter of the population caught the virus, 675,000 died, and life
- The Influenza Epidemic of 1918 - National Archives
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 Record held at: National Archives at College Park, MD
- The Influenza Epidemic of 1918 - National Archives
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
- World War I Draft Registration Cards | National Archives
World War I Draft Registration Cards Part 1: Introduction Part 2: Microfilm Roll Lists Part 1: Introduction Historical Background On May 18, 1917, the Selective Service Act was passed authorizing the President to increase temporarily the military establishment of the United States The Selective Service System, under the office of the Provost Marshal General, was responsible for the process of
- Military Records Research | National Archives
On This Page Research by Branch Research by War or Conflict Research by Topic Research by Branch Army Navy Marine Corps Air Force Coast Guard Research by War or Conflict The National Archives holds Federal military service records from the Revolutionary War to 1912 in the National Archives in Washington, D C Military service records from WWI - present are held in the National Military
- President Woodrow Wilsons 14 Points (1918) | National Archives
In this January 8, 1918, address to Congress, President Woodrow Wilson proposed a 14-point program for world peace These points were later taken as the basis for peace negotiations at the end of World War I
- Researching Individuals in WW1 Records | National Archives
Researching Individuals in WW1 Records 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
- National Archives Recalls Flu Pandemic of 1918
With concerns of a new flu pandemic, a look back at an old one The following is a document alert -- part of a program sponsored by the National Archives to notify the media of documents and images in the National Archives holdings that are relevant to national holidays, anniversaries or current events This program, which is based on original records from the National Archives, its 12
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