Why did the US fight in WWI? Program at Fort Devens Museum
Why did the United States ever become involved in World War I? Wasn’t it a European affair after all – something being horribly dragged out for over three torturous years in trenches in France, especially?
To find out why American direct involvement did indeed take place and how it all came about, come to Fort Devens Museum on Saturday, April 15^th, to understand what took place and something of how World War I has affected this nation and the world since then. This program is the Museum’s kick-off of its main focus for the months ahead as part of the celebration and remembrance of the 100^th anniversary of America’s involvement in that war and also the 100^th anniversary of Camp Devens.
            Telling the story of America’s commitment to join the battle three years after fighting had already taken place will be guest speaker Michael Manfreda. He is a Boston-based attorney and a former prosecutor, and he has taught American history with a special emphasis on political, military, and intellectual history.