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World War I
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- Why did he stay home for that time? Was he not called up or was his tour of duty shorter than the duration of the war? Was he too young or too old? Did he wish that he could have gone?
- What was it like at home? How was life different because of the war? What was the biggest sacrifice he had to make because of it?
- What did he do at home to help the war effort? Did he buy "Liberty Bonds"? Did his family observe wheatless Mondays and Wednesdays or meatless Tuesdays so more food would be available to send overseas?
- Did any friends or family fight in the war? How did he feel when they left? Was he scared? Did he think that he would never see them again or did he feel that they would return? How did it turn out?
- How did he keep in touch with his loved ones who were away during this time? Did he save any letters he wrote or received?
- Did any friends or family die because of the war? Who? Did he know how he or she died? When did he find out about their death?
- During the war years, many minorities and women took jobs that they couldn't get previously. Did he notice these changes? What did he think of them?
- When did the war end for him? Was it when the armistice was declared? Or perhaps it was when a loved one came home. Describe that day.
- An armistice was declared on November 11, 1918, after 10 million soldiers had been killed. Did he join in any victory celebrations? What was the mood of the population?
- What did he think of Woodrow Wilson's Fourteen Points and his treaty making capabilities? Did he think that this was a peace that would last? What did he think of the League of Nations?
- What was it like when his friends and family finally came home? Had they changed in ways he didn't expect? Had he changed in ways they didn't expect? What was hardest to adjust to once they got back? What was easiest?
- Did it take a long time for life to return to normal? Did it ever? Was it easy to put it all behind him and get on with his life or did he have to struggle? Why?
- What sort of memorabilia did he save from this time? What did it symbolize to him? What memories and feelings did it bring back?
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