WORLD WAR I

The U.S. declared war on Germany on April 6, 1917, entering World War I. Various reports indicate that either 114 or 150 Park citizens served in the Great War.

Minnesota contributed 123,325 men, and 1,430 of them died.

A story about the Liberty Loan (war bond) program in Minneapolis, by Leo J. Harris, can be found in the Winter 2012 issue of Hennepin History magazine.

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This information comes from a variety of sources: newspapers, books, yearbooks, phone directories, interviews, etc. Given the varied sources, we cannot guarantee that all of this information is correct, and welcome any additions and corrections. Please contact us with your contributions and comments.