Connecticut in World War 1

Sharing History/Preserving Memories

SCSU Journalism Capstone

By Victoria Bresnahan, SCSU Journalism student Victoria Bresnahan, a journalism student at Southern Connecticut State University, reported this story in 2018 as part of Journalism Capstone coursework on World War I. The original intention of the Newtown World War I monument was to glorify peace, said town Historian Dan Cruson. “[With] […]

Newtown’s World War I Monument Mistitled

in Connecticut Stories / Memorials / SCSU Journalism Capstone / Student Work

By Jailene Cuevas, SCSU Journalism student Jailene Cuevas, a journalism student at Southern Connecticut State University, reported this story in 2018 as part of Journalism Capstone coursework on World War I. Danbury’s tribute to its veterans has become a gathering place for the community. People gather at the War Memorial in […]

Danbury Honors Veterans at War Memorial

in Connecticut Stories / Memorials / SCSU Journalism Capstone / Student Work

By Jodie Mozdzer Gil and Cindy Simoneau, Southern Connecticut State University Journalism professors Jodie Mozdzer Gil and Cindy Simoneau reported this story in 2016 as part of their instruction of the Journalism Capstone on World War I. When Milton Peck Bradley was called to service in the U.S. Naval Reserve […]

Naval Units Patrolled U.S. Coast During World War I

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