'WW1 America' opening at History Center

April 6, 2017 at 4:26PM
Minnesota Historical Society "Doughboy" helmet worn by Norman F. Claussen and portrait, St. Paul, about 1916-1918 Claussen was a first lieutenant with the 15th Field Artillery in the National Guard and served in the Mexican Border conflict in 1916. In 1917, he served with the American Expeditionary Forces in France. He received the Silver Star for ìgallantry in actionî and for ìbrilliant leadershipî during his tour. In October 1918, shortly after returning to the United State
A World War I doughboy helmet. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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The story of how America became a superpower is the topic of the Minnesota History Center's new exhibit "WW1 America." Original artifacts, multimedia presentation, images and voices of those who lived in the era between 1914 and 1919 are on display. Learn how the United States persevered through the tumultuous times when the display kicks off today with a history talk and theatrical performance with Kevin Kling. Saturday, active military and veterans receive free admission and family activities include interactive stations and costumed re-enactors. (7 p.m. today. $25-$30. Fitzgerald Theater, 10 E. Exchange St., St. Paul; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat. $6-$12. Minnesota History Center, 345 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. mnhs.org.)

MELISSA WALKER

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