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Douglasville During World War I

World War I is known as “the war to end all wars” for good reason.  At one point more than 70 million people were wearing uniforms and involved in the war in some way. It was the first war to be fought on three continents, the first use of the word “trillion” in estimating war costs, and the first war where art was used for propaganda purposes.  

World War I was also the first industrialized conflict with the use of airplanes, flame throwers, chlorine and mustard gases as well as the first tank battles.

If you peruse the Georgia teaching standards for history you see that they leave no war unturned. From the American Revolution to the most recent military actions in Afghanistan and Iraq each conflict is covered. Students learn about the causes of each war, the various events including battles, important people, dates, treaties, and one important standard includes an examination regarding how each war affected our county.  

In other words–while our men were off fighting what was happening here at home?   

Even though World War I began in 1914, the United States managed to stay out of the war until the last seven and half months. Don’t let the short time period fool you. During those few months our nation, our state and our little town of Douglasville was affected.

From 1914 on events of the war were reported here in the states, but for most people at first it was just static in the background. Daily life took precedence and those European names and places just didn't have much meaning to folks who walked behind a plow or worked at the cotton mill in Douglasville. As the conflict advanced ripples were felt here in the states. The British had blockaded many European ports meaning many American farmers and businessmen couldn't get their crops and products to many markets. 

Once the United States declared war in 1917, the Selective Services Act was enacted and quotas went out to every state from the Federal government for the large numbers of men that would be needed.  Registration dates were set up and the word was sent out.  The date for registration here in Douglasville was first set for July 5, 1917.

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