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For a variety of reasons, not all men served as soldiers or sailors.  All, however, were expected to contribute to the war effort in some way.  Women were allowed in some official roles such as nursing.  Others did their best to support the war effort on the home front.
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1918 Massachusetts Proclamation that able-bodied men "shall engage in Useful Occupations"

On the Home Front


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