Return of Military Dead Buried in France. Hearings

This volume contains the official record of hearings before the Committee on Foreign Affairs of the U.S. House of Representatives regarding the 'Return of Military Dead Buried in France.' Published in 1919, during the immediate aftermath of World War I, the hearings document the discussion and decisions surrounding the repatriation of American soldiers who died on French soil. The testimony and debate provide insight into the logistical, political, and emotional considerations involved in bringing the remains of fallen soldiers home. This historical document offers a valuable perspective on the nation’s response to the immense loss of life during the Great War, and the efforts made to honor and commemorate the service and sacrifice of American service members.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.