Polar Bear Expedition Digital Archival Collection

1916-1928

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This selection of materials describes the final months of the Polar Bear Expedition in Archangel, Russia during which soldiers completed their service and living soldiers returned to the U.S. Most fallen soldiers’ bodies were left in Russia. The selection includes the following items: official documents, news media, and correspondence. Navigate to additional time periods using the following links:

1916-1928
1929-1939
1940-1970

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