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Timespan of Major World Events in 1918 in the United States
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Issuing of the 14 points
Woodrow Wilson presents the 14 points before congress, which explains a plan for United States foreign policy following the inevitable end of World War I. -
The Beginning of the Spanish Flu in the United States.
The first case of Spanish Flu in the United States is recorded, afflicting a soldier. -
Daylight Savings Time is Established
Daylight Savings is Established by Congress, as well as Time Zones. -
Sedition Act of 1918
The Sedition act is signed into law, giving the United States broad powers to censor anti-war opinions through seizing of mail. -
The Death of Fredrick Trump
Fred Trump, paternal grandfather of Donald Trump, dies in New York City -
Solar Eclipse
A Solar eclipse is visible across the continental United States. -
The Birth of Leonard Bernstein
Leonard Bernstein, famous composer, is born in Lawrence, Massachusetts. -
Conflict with the Mexican Army
The United States clashes with Carracintas (a faction of Mexicans with loyalty to Germany) in Nogales, Arizona. -
Victory for the Boston Red Sox
The Boston Red Sox triumph over the Chicago Cubs in the World series, their last World Series victory until 2004. -
The Battle of Saint-Mihiel
The battle of Saint Miehiel is fought in France, the only battle in World War I launched by American Expeditionary Forces. -
Spiro Agnew is born
Spiro Agnew, Vice President under Nixon, is born in Baltimore. -
End of World War I
Germany signs an armistice with the allied nations, effectively ending World War I in Europe after four years of fighting. -
Woodrow Wilson departs
Woodrow Wilson departs to Paris, to help decide the fate of Germany after World War I.