In 1914 Europe exploded into the most destructive war the world had yet seen. For nearly three years the United States stayed out. Then German submarines, a secret telegram, and the collapse of neutrality forced the nation across the Atlantic. Jim Rand tells the story of how America entered the Great War, what it cost ordinary families, how the home front changed, and why the peace that followed planted the seeds of the next catastrophe. 🗣️ Check out other great shows! 🎙️ **The Odyssey: Short & Engaging Retellings** A modern, vivid retelling of Homer’s epic poem — one book at a time. Join us for warm, fireside-style storytelling that brings the adventures, trials, and homecoming of Odysseus to life. Perfect for fans of mythology, ancient history, and timeless tales of perseverance, loyalty, and home. 🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts → https://podcast ...