Historical1917
United States Enters World War I
Congress declared war on Germany, bringing the United States into World War I after years of neutrality. President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to make the world "safe for democracy," framing American involvement as a crusade for democratic ideals.
Why It Matters
U.S. entry into the war marked America's emergence as a global power and raised fundamental questions about democratic governance, wartime civil liberties, and the nation's role in the world.