HJR138 Summary

• Recognizes the centennial of World War I on April 6, 1917, when the United States declared war on the German Empire.

• Honors 95,000 Alabamians who served during WWI, including 7,000 volunteers and 74,000 drafted, with 6,262 killed in action.

• Acknowledges the 4th Alabama Infantry's service as the 167th U.S. Infantry Regiment with 3,677 deployed troops and the contributions of the 366th Infantry Regiment comprised primarily of African American soldiers.

• Recognizes Alabama's support through military training facilities (Camp Sheridan, Camp McClellan, Fort Gaines, Fort Morgan), supplies (food, timber, textiles, iron, ships, Wilson Dam, nitrate plants), and home front contributions (war bonds, Victory Gardens, medical support).

• Calls upon state communities, organizations, and classrooms to honor these achievements through commemorative programs and remembrance activities during the centennial period in 2017-2018.