OldBones asked:


I have my grandfather’s army trunk from WWI. My daughter is planning on doing an extra credit project for school using the trunk. She wants to fill with the things he would have had in it and then explain why those items would have been needed. I suggested an army blanket, shoe shine kit, dog tags, photo of his sweetheart, stationary for writing back home. What other items would you suggest?

Gabriel asked:

I am having a little trouble understanding a few of the articles out of the 13, from the Navajo Treaty. Can anyone maybe explain them sorta of more simple but short? that would be great!! thanks!

ARTICLE 8. In lieu of all sums of money or other annuities provided to be paid to the Indians herein named under any treaty or treaties heretofore made, the United States agrees to deliver at the agency house on the reservation herein named, on the first day of September of each year for ten years, the following articles, to wit:

Such articles of clothing, goods, or raw materials in lieu thereof, as the agent may make his estimate for, not exceeding in value five dollars per Indian–each Indian being encouraged to manufacture their own clothing, blankets, etc.; to be furnished with no article which they can manufacture themselves. And, in order that the Commissioner of Indian Affairs may be able to estimate properly for the articles herein named, it shall be the duty of the agent each year to forward to him a full and exact census of the Indians, on which the estimate for year to year can be based.

Army officer to attend delivery of goods.
And in addition to the articles herein named, the sum of ten dollars for each person entitled to the beneficial effects of this treaty shall be annually appropriated for a period of ten years, for each person who engages in farming or mechanical pursuits, to be used by the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, in the purchase of such articles as from time to time the condition and necessities of the Indians may indicate to be proper; and if within the ten years at any time it shall appear that the amount of money needed for clothing, under the article, can be appropriated to better uses for the Indians named herein, the Commissioner of Indian Affairs may change the appropriation to other purposes, but in no event shall the amount of this appropriation be withdrawn or discontinued for the period named, provided they remain at peace. And the President shall annually detail an officer of the army to be present and attest the delivery of all the goods herein named to the Indians, and he shall inspect and report on the quantity and quality of the goods and the manner of their delivery.

ARTICLE 10. No future treaty for the cession of any portion or part of the reservation herein described, which may be held in common, shall be of any validity or force against said Indians unless agreed to and executed by at least three-fourths of all the adult male Indians occupying or interested in the same; and no cession by the tribe shall be understood or construed in such manner as to deprive, without his consent, any individual member of the tribe of his rights to any tract of land selected by him provided in article 5 of this treaty.

ARTICLE 11. The Navajos also hereby agree that at any time after the signing of these presents they will proceed in such manner as may be required of them by the agent, or by the officer charged with their removal, to the reservation herein provided for, the United States paying for their subsistence en route, and providing a reasonable amount of transportation for the sick and feeble.

ARTICLE 12. It is further agreed by and between the parties to this agreement that the sum of one hundred and fifty thousand dollars appropriated or to be appropriated shall be disbursed as follows, subject to any condition provided in the law, to wit:

1st. The actual cost of the removal of the tribe from the Bosque Redondo reservation to the reservation, say fifty thousand dollars.

2d. The purchase of fifteen thousand sheep and goats, at a cost not to exceed thirty thousand dollars.

3d. The purchase of five hundred beef cattle and a million pounds of corn, to be collected and held at the military post nearest the reservation, subject to the orders of the agent, for the relief of the needy furing the coming winter.

4th. The balance, if any, of the appropriation to be invested for the maintenance of the Indians pending their removal, in such manner as the agent who is with them may determine.

5th. The removal of this tribe to be made under the supreme control and direction of the miltary commander of the Territory of New Mexico, and when completed, the management of the tribe to revert to the proper agent.

ARTICLE 13. The tribe herein named, by their representatives, parties to this treaty, agree to make the reservation herein described their permanent home, and they will not as a tribe make any permanent settlement elsewhere, reserving the right to hunt on the lands adjoining the said reservation formerly called theirs, subject to the modifications named in this treaty and the orders of the commander or the department in which said reservation may be for the time being; and it is further agreed and understood by the parties to this treaty, that if any Navajo Indian or Indians shall leave the

Peter asked:

Im doing a research project and i need help please war people help me
American ground soldiers
Weapons
Ammunitation
Weapon cleaning kit
1st aid kit
Gas mask
Blanket
Helmet
A few days’ rations
Comfort rations: razor with blades, toothbrush & paste, soap, foot powder, gum and candy
Change of socks
Mess kit
Poncho
Canteen with cup
Water purification tablets
Bayonet

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_did_American_ground_soldiers_carry_into_battle

American Aircraft Soldiers

American Anti-Aircraft Soldiers

Personal Items
Leather Jacket Name Labels
Money Belt
black or tan ties
G.I. Red Cross Personal Effects Bag & Toiletries Large Set
Plain Plastic Toothbrush
Plain Black 5″ Plastic Combs
Steel Scissors, 3.5″
Tin Soap Box
G.I./ Doughboy Reproduction Shaving Kits
G.I. Handkerchiefs
Black Elastic blousing bands
Hangers
wooden clothes pins
Reproduction G.I. Sewing Kits
Black 2″ Safety Pins
Sewing Kit Spare Thread Card
Camouflage Parachute Scarves
Aprons
Weapon:
M-60 machine gun
200 rounds of ammo
9mm pistol
Fighting knife
Rifleman/AG: M16A2, M16A4, M4, M4A1
Grenadier: One of the above rifles with the addition of the M203 or M203A1 40mm grenade launcher.
Gunner: M240 series, M60 series, M249 series, M2 series, Mk19
Mortarman, 60, 80, or 120mm mortars.
Designated Marksman: M14/21, M24, M40, M82, M107, M110
M9 pistol
M870-M500 shotguns
Grenades
Claymore mines
Personal weapon, M16a2/M16a4/M4/M249
Smallest fire team: four men- three riflemen (usually, one of them has an M203 grenade launcher) with either the M16a3 or an M4a1 and the fourth carries a machine gun, usually the M249
Marines are using the M60 and M240
Sniper teams: one rifleman and one marksman that carries either the M324, M21 (aka M14 DMR) or M82
Ka-Bar survival knife (last-resort weapon after your pistol)
Pistols: M92F, Mk23 Mod 0, Delta Force has access to any weapon in the world
some new weapons are: MP7a1 submachine gun
HK416: best 5.56mm (and .30cal) assault rifle in the world
Food
Food for 2 days
Water
MRE-Meal ready to eat
Food: a standard Meal(s)-Ready-to-Eat (MRE), water canteen/bottle that rests in a pouch
Unknown
Chemical protective suit
Gas mask
Helmet
Flak jacket
1 extra uniform
Sleeping bag
Sleeping mat
Socks
Compass
Night vision goggles
Army uses the ACU- Army Combat Uniform.
USAF uses the DCU-Desert Combat Uniform
BDU-Battle dress uniform
ABU-Airmen Battle Uniform
Marines use the MARPAT uniform as does the Navy
Body armor with Kevlar plates
ACH (Advanced Combat Helmet)
ACU (Advanced Combat Uniform)
heavy backpacks, which range from 20 to over 60 pounds depending on what’s in them, the heavier ones (unless it’s a radio) they drop it in combat and pick it up later
standard digital-camo Battle-Dress-Uniform under a Kevlar vest w/ various pouches, a water canteen, knee pads, either black, brown or tan boots, a Kevlar helmet (w/ appropriate camo) shooting goggles (mainly for keeping out debris, not looks), maybe wear gloves
Personal items: the 101st Airborne has the unique tradition of placing an Ace card on their helmets

Personal items: pictures of family, good luck charms, even iPods or cameras

rpg asked:

A relative of mine who is in her 80s now told me that during the Great Depression her dad used to take her down to the local fire station to get food, and that they were able to get food and used clothing and blankets, etc., at the fire station because they were poor. She remembers getting used World War One army blankets there too, which their family needed to keep warm. She said they were living in the attic of some other relatives’ house because her father was out of work.

I am curious about this: was this some kind of community service thing that local fire fighters did, like some of the food and clothing drives that firefighters do today? Or was this some kind of state or federal program? She said they didn’t need to fill out paperwork, they just went there and got things they needed sometimes. She said they were “on Relief” which I think was welfare in those days. Of course she was a child, and may not have been aware of what her parents needed to do to qualify for this. That is why I’m curious.

Any info about welfare (“relief”) programs during the Great Depression is appreciated.

Super J asked:

Did the Confederate President Jefferson Davis attempt to flee capture from the Union army by disguising himself as a woman to evade capture?
I found this quote on the Internet
“Besides the suit of men’s clothing worn by Mr. Davis he had on when captured Mrs. Davis’ large waterproof dress or robe, thrown over his own fine gray suit, and a blanket shawl thrown over his head and shoulders. This shawl and robe were finally deposited in the archives of the war department at Washington by order of Secretary Stanton.”
Source is
http://www.valstar.net/~jcraig/capture.htm

watchungrider asked:

Not what the soldiers brought with them, but what did the army actually give the soldiers… cooking stuff, blankets…
sorry, i meant the american civil war; confederacy and union