Congress Declares War on Germany United States Enters Great War
Washington April 6 United States formally declares war on Germany after a thirteen hour Senate debate. Senate vote 82 to 6 with six dissenters. House passes the resolution 373 to 50 as Congress pledges all national resources to defeat the imperial German government and defend humanity. Leaders urge united support for the president and the war effort.
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England
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Reed
America
Hitchcock
House Foreign Affairs Committee
Japan
Mexico
Wilson
War Proclamation by Wilson and Alien Enemies Rules
President Wilson proclaims a state of war with the Imperial German government and issues regulations for alien enemies and civil liberty restraints. He calls for volunteers for the Army and Navy, with selective draft possible later, and authorizes measures to control aliens and enforce loyalty nationwide.
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Germany
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Villa to Be Neutral in War Message From El Paso
Villa leaders in El Paso say Villa will be an incorruptible neutral in a U S Germany war. A courier delivered Villa's message from his Mexican camp urging Mexico to avoid entangling alliances. A statement of attitude is expected to be released by messenger.
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Germany
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Mexico
Edison Plans Secret War Inventions Reported
Edison and a small group of inventors are said to be covertly developing war devices in a seaboard location under guard. The project aims to disrupt Germany’s warfare methods, with government experts keeping the circle tight as to the extent and nature of the work.
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Washington
Seaboard
Thomas ‘A.’ Edison
Germany
Ape ‘Saewy-To
Relief Work Ahead Wilson Letter to Red Cross Group
Washington April 7 President Wilson described relief work as undoubtedly ahead of us in a letter to the Washington branch of the American Red Cross. The message urged concentrating efforts under one organization for efficiency. The American Steel Cross reference and Geneva treaty protections were noted during a fundraising meeting for the local Red Cross chapter.
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Rupture Forced by Germany Dictates Diplomatic Shifts
Spain takes over the diplomatic and consular interests of the United States in Austria-Hungary. Austria-Hungary breaks relations, signaling potential war. Sweden to handle Austrian interests in the U.S. as Berlin’s pressure reshapes ties and prisoner protection paths.
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