Denver History Night: The Centenary of WWI
In early April 1917, the United States intervened in World War I. As the government mobilized soldiers, supplies, and funds, it also enacted a propaganda program aimed at encouraging pro-war sentiments—and at stifling dissent (through vigilantism, if necessary). The ensuing government-induced hysteria led to widespread repression and reaction. Denver experienced its share of upheavals, and.... Read More
