Germany signs treaty as world peace finally seals at Versailles
At Versailles on June 28, the German Reich and allied powers signed the peace terms in the Hall of Mirrors ending World War. The ceremony featured Wilson Clemenceau and Lloyd George, with China absent over Shantung and South Africa signing in protest via Gen Smuts. The scene mixed solemnity with pageantry as crowds cheered the leaders outside.
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Address to Americak Urges Acceptance of Covenant and League Peace
President Woodrow Wilson addresses the American people on the peace treaty signing urging ratification without change. He says the treaty is severe to right German wrongs yet achievable, liberates subject peoples, ends conquest, and forms a permanent league to maintain peace and justice. It upholds nationality rights and wider international cooperation under league direction.
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Naval appropriation bill reaches final conferees
Conferees settle on 170000 personnel with a proviso to raise to 191000 in emergencies. The bill totals 624000000, up 16000000 from the House. Senate air service cut to 26000000. army 388000 increased. Subistence and clothing funds are adjusted. chemical warfare service merger considered. Berlin transit talks note 180000000 merger plans.
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Wilson resumes voyage home after peace treaty signing
President Wilson leaves Paris aboard ship for New York with plans for a speaking tour on the league covenant. Officials anticipate a grand welcome in New York and Washington, while McCumber signals support for explanatory reservations to clarify the Monroe doctrine and domestic questions as the Senate weighs ratification.
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Vengeance for Disgrace of 1919 Prompted by German Press
Berlin dispatch notes Pan German papers roaring vengeance for 1919 for the Versailles settlement. Deutsches Zeitung vows German honor and revival in the era of 71, while Tageblatt condemns the treaty as parchment mockery and a scrap of paper.
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Peace Annals Laws Interpretation 18 in Doubt
Attorney General Palmer likely must decide how and when wartime government controls end as peace is proclaimed. Many measures already inactive, with key statutes set to terminate after war or upon peace, affecting railroads telegraph food and fuel, and government bureaus.
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Hindenburg’s farewell letter prompts resignation from army
Berlin reports Field Marshal Hindenburg declares he must retire after the decision on peace, expressing sorrow over Germany’s collapse, gratitude to officers and men, and urging continued unity to defend the fatherland and restore order despite悲.
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Lifts ban on beer and wine as demobilization nears
President Wilson signals war time prohibition to end when demobilization completes. War Dept figures show rapid troop reductions and a six to seven week window before law permits lifting. Details include army totals, European and Siberian deployments, and ongoing occupation forces.
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