| Description |
ix, 229 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm |
| Summary |
"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. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-221) and index. |
| Contents |
What were the Gold Star pilgrimages -- The Great War -- Pilgrimage legislation: a decade in the making -- Do-it-yourself pilgrimages -- The Quartermaster Corps in peace and war -- Black stars and gold -- Pilgrim profile: Louise and Grace Ziegler -- Party A -- The pilgrimage experience. |
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Women -- United States.
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World War, 1914-1918 -- Psychological aspects.
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World War (1914-1918) |
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Psychological aspects. |
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Mothers of war casualties -- Travel -- France.
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Mothers of war casualties. |
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Travel. |
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France. |
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Grief.
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Grief. |
| ISBN |
078642138X softcover alkaline paper |
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