Final Report of the State Council of Defense of Illinois, 1917 1918 1919 (Classic Reprint): An Official Body Created by an Act of the General Assembly ... the Governor, May 2, 1917 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A concise history of Illinois during World War I and the council that steered it. This official volume compiles the final report of the State Council of Defense of Illinois, detailing how the state mobilized resources, managed war-time programs, and sustained civilian morale from 1917 through the Armistice.

The book captures the scope of Illinois’ war effort, including manpower, finance, food production, and public health initiatives. It highlights the roles of state leaders, local communities, businesses, and volunteer organizations in supporting the national mission while maintaining peace at home.

What you’ll experience:

• Overview of key wartime programs and how they were coordinated at the state level.


• Accounts of cooperation between government, industry, and citizens to meet war needs.


• Statistical summaries and narrative assessments of Illinois’ contributions in men, money, and materials.


• Insights into public health, child welfare, and home-front efforts during the war period.

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