From 1795 to 1952, the United States’ naturalization process required a declaration of intention followed by a petition for naturalization. On 9 May 1918, Congress…
Cara GriggsNovember 13, 2019
The holidays are an excellent time to eat, drink, and be merry. The soldiers training at Camp Lee (now Fort Lee) during World War I…
Claire RadcliffeDecember 20, 2017
Beginning in 1795, the United States required individuals who wished to become United States citizens to file a declaration of intent, followed by a petition…
Cara GriggsNovember 8, 2017
This is the latest entry in a series of blog posts spotlighting stories and records of Virginia’s involvement in World War I. Soon after the United States…
Claire RadcliffeJuly 7, 2017
These are some examples of how soldiers at Camp Lee, Virginia, celebrated Christmas in 1918. The records of the Virginia War History Commission have been processed and…
Roger ChristmanDecember 24, 2014
