Education Spreads as Thousands Seek Knowledge in US
A historic shift shows thousands of young men embracing formal education as colleges fill nationwide. Drafts and army life push illiteracy issues to the forefront while training camps implement English and civics courses. Volunteers and officers help establish structured programs to elevate literacy and basic schooling for soldiers. The effort reshapes U S educational priorities amid wartime needs.
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Trench and Camp War News Pioneers Camp Education
In 1917 John Stewart Bryan proposed a nation wide paper for soldiers issued from 46 camps. The first Trench and Camp appeared Oct 8 1917 with 32 editions and wide circulation. It aimed to keep soldiers informed with home news front news and camp life.
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Firpo's improved form sparks Dempsey showdown talk
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