The Stars and Stripes, Vol. 1, No. 1, February 8, 1918 The American Soldiers' Newspaper of World War I, 1918-1919

"The Stars and Stripes, Vol. 1, No. 1, February 8, 1918" by the United States. Army. American Expeditionary Forces, is the first edition of the newspaper created for American soldiers fighting in World War I, sharing important news and creating a sense of unity for troops in Europe. This edition kicks off with a letter from General John J. Pershing, recognizing the soldiers' vital role and laying out the newspaper's mission to build camaraderie amidst wartime struggles. Filled with everything from updates on military rules to poems written by the soldiers themselves, the paper captures the serious realities and lighter moments of life on the front lines, showing the strong spirit of the American forces.