Wilson Urges Congress to Declare War on Germany
President Wilson asked Congress to declare that a state of war exists between the United States and Germany. He outlined support for allies, emphasized fighting for democracy, and warned of a long, costly mobilization including 500,000 more troops and expanded naval power. He insisted neutrality is over and urged decisive action to end German aggression.
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Wilson
Congress
United States
Germany
German Empire
America
Germans Move to End War With Peak 1917 Campaign
Berlin reports Germany plans a supreme effort to end the war this year. Field Marshal von Hindenburg urges maximum manpower while extending service for over 45s and staging a three phase wartime factory mobilization to flood cannon munition output. Unclear whether an eastern or western offensive will lead.
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Coopenhagen
Germany
Berlin
Marshall von Hindenburg
German War Department
Reichstag
Field Marshal von Hindenburg
Army and Navy Securing Men for Defense Efforts
Washington reports Army and Navy preparations have reached a stage to meet immediate defense needs. Over 50,000 state guardsmen are on federal duty to police internal disorders. The War Department plans to muster out guardsmen who work for government or private plants doing government work. Recruits surged in March with the army adding 6,700 and the navy accepting 473 applicants.
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First
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Battallo n Arrives At Ft Harrison In Montana Mobilization
Four Montana companies from Kalispell Billings Bozeman Miles City plus Helena units prepare to entrain to Fort Harrison for a battalion muster into federal service. Officers and recruits expected to fill war strength. possible delay for Kalispell unit due to rail washouts.
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Fort Harrison
Greenan
Kalispell
Oliver S Perry
K. Billings
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Bozeman
HT. Sheridan
Miles City
Morse
Kalpeel
Mobilization underway with reports from Mis soula
The regiment prepares to move after delays from an unexplained absence of General Debility. Private Percy Lunn acts as chaperon nurse to fifteen Company I recruits in Glendive after a Northern Pacific washout. Carl Anderson of Wibaux joins Co. I, formerly known as Shiner.
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Percy Lunn
Glendive
Northern Pacific
Lunn
Carl Anderson
Wibaux
Co. I
Shiner
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