North Carolina in the Great War
About The Event
When World War I broke out in Europe in 1914, North Carolinians shared the same feelings of regret and fear as other Americans. Tar Heels, like many others, did not want to get involved in the war, but once the United States declared war against Germany in April 1917, most North Carolinians supported the war effort and rallied behind President Woodrow Wilson.
North Carolinians contributed in a variety of ways, from women serving as nurses in military hospitals in France, to the production of artillery shells in Raleigh and ships in Wilmington, and ultimately the 480,491 men from North Carolina who registered for service.
This exhibit showcases North Carolina
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Category: Performances & Creative Exhibition
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