Life in 1917 was life in a world at war.
In June of that year, President Woodrow Wilson officially declared war on Germany, throwing the United States into the middle of what was already the "war to end all wars."
But humanity persists, and despite dire situations, people around the globe made sure to get on with their every day lives.
Here are 26 photos of what life looked like in 1917.
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On duckboard track in Château Wood, near Hooge, Ypres salient, 29 October 1917. Photo by Frank Hurley.
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With a war-torn flag, 1917.
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And her boat captain dog, 1917.
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Before Zambonis in 1917.
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Bandaging a paw in Flanders, Belgium, during the first world war. May, 1917.
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Near the village of Hesdin. 20th of December, 1917. Colorized.
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After being protected by his helmet circa 1917.
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US soldiers during WWI. 1917.
17
Before shipping off to WW1 in 1917.
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With Lewis guns, 1917. Colorized.
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Showing off their homemade maces, Alpine Front, 1917.
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With his wife Alexandra, August, 1917. Possibly their last photo together.
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Italian immigrant couple in 1917.
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Serving in WWI, France 1917.
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Raising awareness and representing the small Armenian community of New York in 1917.
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Posing for a portrait, 1917.
25
June of 1917. Denmark won the game 2-1.
26
Lapland, Finland, 1917.
