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[Presidential commutation of the sentence of Otto Bruno Reichelt, convicted of violating the Espionage Act on 4 October 1918]

Reichelt was convicted in the U.S. District Court of New Jersey, for violation of the Espionage Act of June 15, 1917, and sentenced to eight years in the State Penitentiary at Baltimore, Maryland. Wilson commuted his sentence to end at once, no...

GLC04549

to Jose E. Pidgeon

On Navy Dept. stationery, as Assistant Sec. of the Navy. FDR writes that he is unable to supply service records for Marine Harold E. Starrett (since he is on active duty) and suggests contacting his naval base in Haiti.

GLC04675.33

to Martin B. Madden

Transmitting the report of the Director of the Budget for the fiscal year ending 30 June 1922, "prepared in response to...House Resolution 285," to an Illinois congressman. Discusses reductions in government costs and expenditures and concludes that...

GLC04678

[Photograph of U.S.S. George Washington]

One sepia-tone silver gelatin print of the ship that transported President Woodrow Wilson to Europe to sign the Treaty of Versailles at the end of World War I. Co-signed by President Wilson, Secretary of Navy Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Captain Edward...

GLC04993

to E. J. Julian

Roosevelt provides thanks for the letter, alludes to "too-proud-to-fight." Cryptic references to Julian's attitudes (which Roosevelt doesn't agree with) and the former's raising his children with a "too-proud-to-fight" attitude. Typed on Metropolitan...

GLC00118.05

to Herbert Hoover [Decimalized .01- .02]

Discusses the starvation relief in Europe and Hoover's part in its management. Expresses his support and advises Hoover as to the next steps in food distribution abroad. Discusses rationing. Stamped on page one by the U.S. Food Administration...

GLC00162.13

President Wilson Adressing Congress on Question of International Peace and Imminent Danger of War with Germany

In this photograph Wilson is addressing Congress about the prospect of entering WWI. There are many people listening to him speak.

GLC09584.181

Sousa's Famous Marine Band Playing on South Steps of Treasury Building Washington, D.C.

John Philip Sousa's Big Band standing on the steps of the Treasury Building playing a march.

GLC09584.197

Four of Our Submarines in Dry Dock in Government Navy Yard.

Four American submarines on a dry dock in the Government Navy Yard in Washington, D.C.

GLC09584.206

"Back to Home Land!" Removing Casket of America's Unknown Soldier from the Olympia, Washington D.C.

Soldiers in full dress uniform, act as pallbearers, bearing the flag draped coffin of an unknown soldier on the dock of National Harbor in Washington D.C.

GLC09584.294

Disarmament Conference in Session, Continental Hall of D.A.R., Washington, Nov. 21, 1921

This photograph is of a conference about disarmament at the end of WW I held in Washington, D.C.

GLC09584.296

Collection of World War I correspondence [decimalized .01-.107]

GLC07810

to Kenneth S. Anderson

Writes to his brother that he cannot locate his division. Includes a plan to send location information through their correspondence. Discusses family news. Wishes his brother the best of luck and requests a quick reply. Written on Company C, 51st...

GLC07810.001

to Mrs. Barton

Writes to his mother that he received her letter of 11 January and remarks at the speedy delivery. Discusses the good price of corn and hopes his parents treat themselves to new furniture, a gesture he and his siblings should have extended before...

GLC07810.002

to Mrs. Stowe

Writes to the mother of a patron of the YMCA and reports that he is happy and healthy. Discusses the mission of her organization. Includes the importance of letters and mail from home. Adds a note that she is also from Wisconsin and is proud of...

GLC07810.004

to Mr. G.W. Bartlett

Replies to Bartlett's letter. Reports that there was little snow but has yet to see blossoms and apple trees, of which Benvenuto was told are in abundance. Mentions the 27th Division's parade and writes that he and his fellow soldiers are going to...

GLC07810.005

to Kenneth S. Anderson [in French]

Capelle writes on behalf of Miss Flora in response to a postcard from Anderson. She reminisces about the fun the girls had at the soldier's mass and wonders where all the good soldiers have gone. Hopes that they will visit the house again before...

GLC07810.006

to the Captain of Company H, 309th, Infantry, 78th Division

Requests leave for her son, Antonio Cartagua, so she may see him for the first time in eight years. Offers to search for him herself.

GLC07810.007

to Alice

Writes to his friend about his lack of mail since he arrived in France and that the weather has been overcast since he left the states. Describes the warm welcome the soldiers received upon landing in England. Tells Alice that the American girls...

GLC07810.008

to Joseph D. Coughlin

Thanks his father for the money he sent. Writes that he must keep his letter short as there are impromptu boxing matches in his barracks. Promises to send his military pictures. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead...

GLC07810.009

to Ruth Backof

Discusses Walter Shuka, an army doctor, and his military experiences. Writes that she sent him a money order so he can travel and will send a care package. Reports on her health. Written on Serving America letterhead.

GLC07810.010

to Reverend Doctor Janes

Expresses an interest in singing at Dr. Janes' next meeting. Written on Army and Navy Young Men's Christian Association letterhead.

GLC07810.011

to Eva Mae Fike

Sends his wife the iron cross he received from a wounded German (not included). Promises to tell her the story behind the cross when he returns.

GLC07810.012

to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother that Jim Plant, a childhood friend, has been seriously wounded and asks her to lessen the gravity of the situation when she tells Jim's mother. Inquires about local news. Questions the reliability of the mail. Includes...

GLC07810.013

to M.J. Flynn

Writes to his mother on Thanksgiving Day. Says that he is thankful to be alive as his company has lost 125 soldiers. Reports that he has not been paid in five months and could not afford to go into Lyon for the day. Written on a postcard of the...

GLC07810.014