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An excerpt from the Evening Star talking about the G.I. Bill

civil war propaganda

Wilson signed the National Child Labor Law on September 1, 1916.

Misuse of Funds By Klan Leaders Charged in Letter: $100,000,000 Collected and Practically None Left in Treasury, Committee Claims. STEP TO RECOVER FUNDS IS PLANNED Federal Court Suit Urged in Letter Signed by W. F. Brandt; Political Motive Denied.…

This is a newspaper article from 1921 discussing the rise of popularity and power of the Klan. They give their mission statement, citing the purity of women and the supreme status of the white man.

An image of a group of men from the Harlem Hellfighters regiment.

FIGHT IS BREWING AGAINST SEATING OF TEXAS SENATOR: Charges That Earle B. Mayfield Exceeded Legal Expenses in Nomination Fight, Basis. KU KLUX KLAN ENTERS INTO CONTEST ALSO Though Mayfield Says He's Quit Klan, Some Say Klan Oath Conflicts With…

An image of the typical American soldier's gear.

CORRUPTION WIDESPREAD, BOYKIN CHARGES: CONDITIONS HERE 'DISGRACE' CITY, SAYS SOLICITOR Charges "Corruption and Graft Exist in Every Depart of Atlanta's Government." ALLEGED $10,000 PAYMENT PROBED ... Predicts "Those Who Have Been Preying on Us Will…

FLOOD OF DIRTY MONEY DELUGED CITY COUNCIL: St Louis Grand Jury Makes Appalling Report Regarding Bribery and Corruption. SCHEME OF CORRUPTION CARRIED ON FOR YEARS Guarter Million Paid Council for the Passage of One Franchise Ordinance--One Member…