This book provides a detailed account of Illinois's involvement in the First World War, covering the period from 1914 to 1920. The author, J. Seymour Currey, draws on a wide range of sources to describe the various activities undertaken by the state, including the raising of troops, the organization of industry, and the provision of aid to soldiers and their families. A valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the First World War or the state of Illinois. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.