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A close-up image of a scrapbook page featuring a small brown wrapper with "Hersheys" in silver writing on it.

The Power of Sweetness: Memories of Chocolate During Wartime

Posted by: Megan Harris

Depending on its form, chocolate served many roles for members of the military: a comforting treat or drink, a token of friendship, a form of currency and, in some cases, the difference between life and death. This post explores veterans’ memories of eating and drinking chocolate during wartime, as documented in Veterans History Project collections.

Posted in: Foodways, Veterans History Project, VHP 25th, World War I, World War II

A black and white photograph of two soldiers standing in front of a shed or outbuilding. Both wear WWI-era military uniforms. The man on the left is bareheaded while the man on the right wears a hat.

Collection Spotlight: Rare Glimpses of Quentin Roosevelt and the 95th Aero Squadron

Posted by: Megan Harris

A World War I scrapbook recently acquired by the Veterans History Project includes rare and fascinating photos of World War I aviation and aviators—including Teddy Roosevelt’s son Quentin Roosevelt, who was shot down over France in 1918. Read all about how the scrapbook illustrates the history of the 95th Aero Squadron.

Posted in: Army, Photographs, Veterans History Project, VHP 25th, World War I