U.S. entry into the war

U.S. department of state declaration

Sep 19, 1914

A merchant vessel of belligerent nationality may carry an armament and ammuniton for the sole purpose of defense without acquiring the character of a ship of war.

German declaration

Feb 4, 1915

All the waters surronding Great Britain are declared a war zone.

President Wilson declaration

Feb 10, 1915

Wilson is saying that the destruction of Lusitania was a violation of neutral rights

U.S. Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan to Germany

May 13, 1915

Germany destroyed a ship which was a violation of American rights. He said United States and Germany should come to a conclusion on this matter.

President Wilson to Congress

Apr 19, 1916

If Germany continues to destroy ships near the waters of Great Britain, United States will no longer be allies with Germany.

Zimmerman telegram

Jan 19, 1917

Germany proposes an alliance with Mexico if they make war together and make peace. Mexico will get financial support and reconquer their lost territory in America.

President Wilson to the U.S. senate

Jan 22, 1917

It must be a peace without victory

President Wilson's 2nd Inaugural Address

Mar 4, 1917

United States will stay neutral

President WIlson to hte U.S. senate

Apr 2, 1917

Wilson is asking Congress to declare war on Germany

U.S. congressional declaration

Apr 6, 1917

War is declared on Germany

British Prime Minister David Lloyd George to the American Club of London

Apr 12, 1917

America joining the war will bring real peace

President Wilson to the American public

Apr 15, 1918

We are fighting for what we believe and wish to be the rights of mankind and for the future peace and security of the world.