Historical Background

Edward becomes king

Jan 22, 1901

Edward VII becomes king.

1903

Dec 17, 1903

Orville and Wilbur Wright built the first successful airplane.

1914

Aug 4, 1914

Britain enters World War 1

Europe

Aug 26, 1939

Hitler invades Poland, World War II begins.

United States

Dec 7, 1941

Japan bombs Pearl Harbor; United States enters World War II.