Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer. 1860 - 1985. Historical Films. 1914 - 1936. THE VISIT OF PRESIDENT WOODROW WILSON TO ENGLAND, DECEMBER 26-28, 1918

Wilson, Edith Bolling Galt, 1872-1961

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Edith Bolling Galt Wilson was second wife of the 28th President, Woodrow Wilson. She served as First Lady from 1915 to 1921. After the President suffered a severe stroke, she pre-screened all matters of state, functionally running the Executive branch of government for the remainder of Wilson’s second term. “Secret President,” “first woman to run the government” — so legend has labeled a First Lady whose role gained unusual significance when her husband suffered prolonged and disabling illnes...

Arthur, Prince, Duke of Connaught, 1850-1942

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Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn, son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert. He served as the Governor General of Canada. he earned the rank of General in the British Army. On 13 March 1879, Arthur married Princess Louise Margaret of Prussia, the daughter of Prince Frederick Charles....

Biddle, John, 1859-1936

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John Biddle (b. Feb. 2, 1859, Detroit, Michigan-d. Jan. 18, 1936), major general in the U.S. Army, was an 1881 West Point graduate. He was an engineer specializing in rivers and harbors, serving during the Spanish-American War and with expeditions to Puerto Rico and Cuba. He was in charge of river and harbor work, at various times, in San Francisco, Savannah, and Baltimore, and also served as superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy. During World War I, he was a commander in France and Englan...

Keyes, Roger, 1872-1945

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Epithet: naval officer and politician Title: 1st Baron Keyes British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000976.0x0000c6 ...

George V King of Great Britain 1865-1936

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King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1910 to 1936. From the description of Letter, 1918. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145435422 George V (George Frederick Ernest Albert) was king of the United Kingdom from 1910-1936, the second son of Prince Albert Edward, later King Edward VII. From the description of George V letter, 1918. (University of Georgia). WorldCat record id: 272397357 Prince George, Duke of Cornwall and York became Ki...

Mary, Queen, consort of George V, King of Great Britain, 1867-1953

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Accession date: 1910 Places: England Title: Queen Consort of King George V British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000387.0x0003cf ...

Grayson, Cary T. (Cary Travers), 1878-1938

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Sims, William Sowden, 1858-1936

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William S. Sims, U.S. Navy admiral, graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1882. He was president of the naval War College in 1917 and from 1919-1922. During WWI, he was CO, U.S. Naval Forces, Europe From the description of Letter, January 8, 1918. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 731199382 William S. Sims was born in 1858 in Port Hope, Ontario. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1880. He served as president of the naval War College, 1917, 1919-1922 and du...

Lloyd George, David, 1863-1945

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David Lloyd George (b. January 17, 1863, Manchester, England–d. March 26, 1945, Wales) was a British statesman of the Liberal Party. As Chancellor of the Exchequer (1908–1915), Lloyd George was a key figure in the introduction of many reforms which laid the foundations of the modern welfare state. His most important role came as the highly energetic Prime Minister of the Wartime Coalition Government (1916–22), during and immediately after the First World War. He was a major player at the Paris P...

Harts, W. W. (William Wright), 1866-1961

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William Wright Harts (b. Aug. 29, 1866, Springfield, Ill.-d. Apr. 21, 1961), Brigadier General in the U.S. Army, graduated from West Point in 1889 and began service with the Corps of Engineers. He was involved in a large variety of construction projects, including river and harbor improvements, locks and dams, and army camps. During World War I, he acted as military aide to President Wilson and served with the British and French in the 6th U.S. Engineering Regiment. This highly-decorated officer...