Apr 11, 2024 · 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 …

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.

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, …

Jul 15, 2019 · 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 …

Dec 31, 2024 · 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 …

Jun 26, 2019 · 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 …

Feb 8, 2022 · 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 …

May 9, 2025 · 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 …

Records of the Third Army, including headquarters general correspondence, issuances, and historical files, 1918-19; records of miscellaneous headquarters units, 1918-19; correspondence of the …

Nov 15, 2018 · 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 …