On This Day in American History |
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On Aug. 4, 1914, President Woodrow Wilson announces the United States will remain neutral as World War I breaks out in Europe. The policy was favored by a majority of Americans. However, in the wake of several German attacks against U.S. ships and evidence of Germany plotting with Mexico against the U.S., the country entered the war in April of 1917. The addition of U.S. forces tipped the balance of power in favor of the Allies. Over 50,000 Americans were killed or went missing in action. |
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