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The Gold Star Mother pilgrimages of the 1930s : overseas grave visitations by mothers and widows of fallen U.S. World War I soldiers /

"During the first World War, a flag with a gold star identified families who had lost soldiers. Grieving women were "Gold Star" mothers and widows. This work covers the Gold Star pilgrimages from their launch to the present day, beginning with an introduction to the war and wartime bu...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Graham, John W., 1961-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., [2005]
Subjects:
World War, 1914-1918 > Women > United States.
World War, 1914-1918 > Psychological aspects.
Mothers of war casualties > Travel > France.
Grief.
Online Access:Table of contents
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Summary:"During the first World War, a flag with a gold star identified families who had lost soldiers. Grieving women were "Gold Star" mothers and widows. This work covers the Gold Star pilgrimages from their launch to the present day, beginning with an introduction to the war and wartime burial"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:ix, 229 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 207-221) and index.
ISBN:078642138X (softcover : alk. paper)