News of the end of the War to End All Wars spread like wildfire 100 years ago, on Nov. 7, 1918. Reports that the armistice had been signed sent millions of Americans into the streets to celebrate. Twenty-four hours later, the news proved false.“Each hour brings added official evidence that the reports were false and that the American people were fooled,” a report in The Gazette stated.

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