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Journey back in time with 11 historical maps of Fort Dodge, dating from 1923 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Fort Dodge through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes.
Camp Dodge: Iowa’s largest military base trained thousands of soldiers for World War I. Stacked lumber unloaded from railcars at Camp Dodge awaits transport by horse drawn wagons as workers prepare additional rail riding sidings in late summer 1917. Photo courtesy of Iowa Gold Star Military Museum.
Fort Dodge sends its brave boys off to war in 1917. The Knights of Columbus, in ceremonial regalia, walk next to the train tracks on Central Avenue leading to the Great Western Station.
The official records show that 114,242 Iowans served in the armed forces during WW I. Of those, 3,576 died. When the United States declared war on Germany in April 1917 most Iowans supported the war effort enthusiastically. Patriotism for the United States and its allies was very strong.
Fort Dodge During and After World War II. 1940-1950. The era from 1940 to 1950 saw dramatic changes as a result of World War II. Fort Dodge was a bustling city with a busy downtown. Full of businesses and life, Fort Dodge had many opportunities for work and entertainment.
7 lis 2018 · June 15: Des Moines selected as the 13th National Cantonment (Camp Dodge). 37,111 Iowans were inducted at Camp Dodge during WWI. September 9: 168th Infantry boards trains for coast October 15...
25 wrz 2024 · Compare the Cost of Living in Fort Dodge, Iowa against another US Cities and States. Salary.com's Cost of Living Calculator lets you compare the cost of living and salary differentials State to State or over 300+ US cities.
