Shawano County Library will be offering a traveling poster exhibit from The Smithsonian entitled World War I: Lessons and Legacies. Throughout 2020, it can be seen at each branch library. From January 2-20, the display will be featured at Bonduel Branch.
This eight poster display explores the history of World War I and its lasting impact on American life. Sparked by the assassination of one man, the war eventually included the forces of the world's major industrial powers (over 18 countries in all) and led to pivotal changes in America’s culture, technology, economy and role in the world. Wartime technologies and medical advances resulted in new industries and novel ways to fight disease and treat disability. The critical roles that women and minorities played in the war led to the right to vote for women and a raised consciousness of civil rights issues throughout society.
From the Great Migration to the 1918 flu pandemic and from the unionization movement to women's suffrage, World War I led to pivotal changes in America's culture, technology, economy and role in the world. It redefined how we saw ourselves as Americans and its legacy continues today.
The exhibit has been provided and offered for free to Shawano County Library by The Smithsonian. It can be seen in the coming months at Tigerton Branch in February, Wittenberg Branch in March, Birnamwood Branch in April, Mattoon Branch in May, and Shawano main library in June.
Shawano County Library strives to provide an environment where everyone is safe, welcomed, and respected. Shawano County Library consists of the main library in Shawano, branches in Birnamwood, Bonduel, Mattoon, Tigerton and Wittenberg as well as a county-wide delivery service. For more information, please contact the library at (715) 526-3829.
