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Outbreak of World War I
The Germans declared war on Russia creating the start of World War I. -
Italy is in the war
Italy declares war on Austria-Hungary. -
American troops arrive in France
The first United States troops arrived in France. -
Signing of the Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was signed in the Hall of Mirrors at Versailles. -
Stock Marchet Crashes
The Stock Marcket Crashes, leading to the Great Depression. -
Roosevelt elected President
Roosevelt is elected President of the United States. -
Beginning of World War II
Nazis invade Poland, creating another World War. -
United States remains neutral.
United States proclaims neutrality and German troops cross the Vistula River in Poland. -
First Atomic Bomb
The first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, Japan. -
Second Atomic Bomb
The second atomic bomb was dropped on Nagasaki, Japan.