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war declared
Austria Hungary declares war on Serbia -
Lusotania Sunk
The Lusitania sunk by German u-boat -
Battle of Somme
germany defeats british: tanks first introduced to battle -
wilson reelected
president woodrow wilson is reelected -
ZImmernamn Note
Germany sends zimmeman note to mexico, intercepted by British, leads to the US joining the war -
Russia withdraws
russia refuses to fight any longer -
us declares war on germany
us declares war on germany -
selective service act
congress sets up the selective service act for more military enrollment -
14 Points
pres wilson issues his 14 point peace plan -
Armistice
Germany signs the armistice at Compiegne, France. Fighting ends -
19th Amendment
19th amendment is ratified, women can vote -
Klansmen March
40,000 klu klux klansmen march on washington -
The General
Buster Keaton's comedy classic The General, considered by many to be the greatest silent film ever made, premieres -
SPirit of St. Louis
Charles Lindbergh completes the first solo transatlantic flight, landing his "Spirit of Saint Louis" in Paris -
Babe Ruth 60
Babe Ruth hits his 60th home run of the season, breaking his own record of 59. Ruth's record will stand for more than thirty years. -
Kellog Briand Pact
Fifteen nations, including the United States, sign the Kellogg-Briand pact "outlawing" war -
Hoover President
Hoover elected to the presidency -
Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie premieres, introducing the world to a new animated character Mickey mouse -
Stock market Crash
The American stock market collapses, signaling the onset of the Great Depression -
Chicago Mob
In the "Saint Valentine's Day Massacre," the single bloodiest incident in a decade-long turf war between rival Chicago mobsters fighting to control the lucrative bootlegging trade, members of Al Capone's gang murder six followers of rival Bugs Moran. -
Germany invades Denmark and Norway
germany invades denmark and norway april 9th - june 9th -
Italy enters the war
italy enters the way and invades southern france on june 21 -
Bulgaria joins the Axis
bulgaria joines the axis powers -
Axis powers invade yugoslavia
germany, italy, hungary, bulgaria invade yugoslavia. yugoslavia surrenders april 17 -
Germany invades the Soviet Union
Nazi Germany and its Axis partners (except Bulgaria) invade the Soviet Union -
Japan bombs pearl harbor
japanm bombs pearl harbor causing the US to join the war -
US and british troops land on sicily
By mid-August, the Allies control Sicily. -
Allied troops liberate Rome
Within six weeks, Anglo-American bombers could hit targets in eastern Germany for the first time. -
Germany surrenders
Germany surrenders to the western allies -
End of WWII
Having agreed in principle to unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II. -
Republican Government in Italy
People of italy voted to abloish the monarchy and establish a republic. -
Truman Doctrine
President Truman went before Congress and requested support for Greece as well as for Turkey. A total of $400 million was requested. -
Hydrogen Bomb
The hydrogen bomb revolutionized nuclear technology and gave a decisive advantage to the United States in the perpetual arms race. -
Joseph McCarthy
Senator Joseph McCarthy began what would later be known as a Communist witch hunt. He was later jailed fro false accusations towards people he belived to be communists -
Korean War Begins
The United States entered the Korean War along with the UN in an effort to stop the advancing Communist army of North Korea. -
I Love Lucy
Famous actress Lucille Ball starred in a T.V. series that challenged the traditional views of American households. -
Eisenhower Elected President
Public fear of Communism ultimately led to the first election of a Republican in 20 years. -
Geneva Conference
The Geneva Confrence attempted to try to find a way to unify Korea. The Soviet Union, the United States, France, the United Kingdom, and the People's Republic of China were participants throughout the whole conference. -
Elvis Presley
His debut album Elvis Presley reached #1 for ten weeks and permanently altered American music culture. -
Sputnik
The launch of Sputnik was an event that marked the start of the space age and the U.S.-U.S.S.R space race.
