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When war broke out in Europe in 1914, children experienced dramatic changes in their family, social and school lives. In this online Members-only event, join specialist curator Natalie Lovgren for an in-depth exploration of how children learned about and participated in the war effort.
For more information about the National WWI Museum and Memorial visit theworldwar.org
When war broke out in Europe in 1914, children experienced dramatic changes in their family, social and school lives. In this online Members-only event, join specialist curator Natalie Lovgren for an in-depth exploration of how children learned about and participated in the war effort.
For more information about the National WWI Museum and Memorial visit theworldwar.org

![American Troops Arrive in France, 1917
- Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inferieure, France, June 26, 1917 - The U.S.S. Hancock with the 5th Regt. Marines aboard, arrives safely in France. Going through the locks.
- Troops on decks of transports coming into port.
- The first fighting men of America landing in France, 1st Division. (June 26, 1917)
- Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Inferieure, France, March 9, 1918 - American troops arriving in France.
- 16th Infantry, 1st Division, marching to rest camp. (June 1917)
Footage from the Signal Corps Film ‘Base Section No. 1 (St. Nazaire), Arrival and Unloading of Troops [1917]’
For more information about the National WWI Museum and Memorial visit http://theworldwar.org American Troops Arrive in France, 1917](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qLXpyx45jsE/mqdefault.jpg)








