Behind the Scenes: Smithsonian WWI Treasures

With limited space to tell so many stories, museums always have some very interesting items in storage. The Smithsonian is no different! In this episode, Dr. Frank Blazich, Curator of Military History in the Smithsonian's Division of Political and Military History, shares the story of five very interesting artifacts, currently in storage at the National Museum of American History.
Artifacts include:

• Medal of Honor of George McMurtry, a member of The Lost Battalion
• Mark I Depth Charge
• John J. Pershing's World War I Victory Medal
• Kaiser Wilhelm II's Valet Kit
• Artbook of Charles Mauro

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