The Gold Star Mother pilgrimages of the 1930s: overseas grave visitations by mothers and widows of fallen U.S. World War I soldiers
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Beteilige Person: Graham, John W. (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:Englisch
Veröffentlicht: Jefferson, NC [u.a.] McFarland 2005
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Links:http://www.loc.gov/catdir/toc/ecip059/2005007320.html
Abstract:"During the first World War, a flag with a gold star identified families who had lost soldiers. Grieving women were "Gold Star" mothers and widows. This work covers the Gold Star pilgrimages from their launch to the present day, beginning with an introduction to the war and wartime burial"--Provided by publisher.
Beschreibung:"During the first World War, a flag with a gold star identified families who had lost soldiers. Grieving women were "Gold Star" mothers and widows. This work covers the Gold Star pilgrimages from their launch to the present day, beginning with an introduction to the war and wartime burial"--Provided by publisher.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 217-221) and index
Umfang:IX, 229 S. Ill., Kt. 23 cm
ISBN:078642138X