April 6 in American History
Congress declared war on Germany, ending years of official neutrality and sending American troops "over there" to the trenches of Europe. President Wilson framed it as a fight to make the world "safe for democracy." America's entry tipped the balance and announced its arrival as a genuine world power.
In 1917: America enters World War I. Congress declared war on Germany, ending years of official neutrality and sending American troops "over there" to the trenches of Europe.
Congress declared war on Germany, ending years of official neutrality and sending American troops "over there" to the trenches of Europe. President Wilson framed it as a fight to make the world "safe for democracy." America's entry tipped the balance and announced its arrival as a genuine world power.
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