By this date in 1919, World War I had ended. The armistice was signed the previous year, and it was time to move on. Americans were anxious to get on with their lives. But some who had difficulty moving on. Returning veterans often felt lost. They had left for the war with a sense of adventure and excitement. They were going to make the world “safe for democracy.” They returned tired, having seen horrors they could never have imagined. Adjusting to their old lives often proved difficult.