World War I: Turning the Tide Stamp

 

The World War I: Turning the Tide stamp features a member of the American Expeditionary Force holding a U.S. flag.

World War I: Turning the Tide, a stamp that pays tribute to the United States’ many contributions to ending the global conflict, will be dedicated at the National World War I Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, MO, today, Friday, July 27.

The 1914-1918 War, also known as the Great War, reshaped the map of Europe. The United States remained neutral until April 1917, when it declared war on Germany and entered on the side of the Allies, which included Great Britain, France and Russia.

When the American Expeditionary Force, which ultimately grew to almost five  million troops, engaged in 1918, its actions helped end the war, thrusting the United States to the forefront of major world powers.

On the home front, World War I turned the tide for Americans in several ways, including scientific and technical advancements and greater acceptance of women in the workplace and other areas of society.

The World War I: Turning the Tide stamp features a close-up of a member of the American Expeditionary Force holding a U.S. flag. The background shows an airplane in flight and smoke rising from a battlefield.