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Remembering World War I soldiers

Remembering World War I soldiers

(Photo courtesy of Washington State Library) This Veterans Day, take a minute to explore the lives of the courageous soldiers who fought for our country nearly 100 years ago. The Washington State Library and Washington State Archives proudly present a special collection from the Spokane Public Library and the Office of the Secretary of State titled, World War I: Soldiers Remembered. In this collection, trials and triumphs of Washington’s soldiers are revealed through letters, records and photographs. For instance, Sol…

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11/11/11: So much to celebrate!

11/11/11: So much to celebrate!

(Courtesy of Washington State Archives) November 11th holds an extra-special place in the hearts of Washingtonians every year.  We have a double reason to celebrate: to honor the contributions of our nation’s veterans and to recognize the day Washington achieved statehood.  So when we’re all celebrating, we can wave both the American and Washington flags in thanks for our vets and in commemoration of Washington’s 122 birthday. Above is the telegraph that Gov. Ferry received that said President Benjamin Harrison signed the…

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Why we celebrate Veterans Day

Why we celebrate Veterans Day

Photo courtesy of Washington Digital Archives With Thursday being Veterans Day, here is a look way back at military personnel based in Washington. This 1938 shot, which is part of the Digital Archives’ Military Department Photograph Collection, shows Brigade General Pennington with staff at Camp Murray. Go here to see more photos from this collection, which covers 1890 to 1975.