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Wilson declares U.S. neutrality
Reflecting strong public opinion, Wilson states that U.S. will not join the war -
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Wilson declares U.S. neutrality
Reflecting strong public opinion, Wilson states that U.S. will not join the war -
Wilson wins 1916 presidential election
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Wilson wins 1916 presidential election
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Wilson wins 1916 presidential election
Declaring "he kept us out of war," Wilson and Democrats barely defeat Hughes and Republicans (277 to 254 in electoral college) -
Wilson calls for "peace without victory"
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Wilson calls for "peace without victory"
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Wilson calls for "peace without victory"
Frustrated with his efforts to mediate a peace, Wilson becomes convinced that both sides needed to cease hostilities -
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Wilson asks Congress for greater powers
Senate, led by La Follette of Wisconsin, refuse to grant Wilson power to wage an undeclared naval war -
Russian Revolution deposes Czar Nicholas
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Russian Revolution deposes Czar Nicholas
Instability in Europe encourages Wilson to act -
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Wilson asks for declaration of war
"The world must be made safe for democracy," Wilson insists -
War Industries Board created
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Food Administration formed
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Food Administration formed
Herbert Hoover heads effort to conserve food and boost agricultural output -
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War Industries Board created
Led by Bernard Baruch, the WIB set prices and determined what goods should be produced by private industry -
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Selective Service Act passed
Nearly 10 million men are listed and a lottery chooses first 687,000 to serve. Eventually 3,000,000 men serve as draftees in the war -
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14 Points declared
Wilson lists his goals for a war-free world, including a League of Nations -
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Chateau-Thierry
French and American troops block German advance -
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Cantigny
First victory for American troops
