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United States declaration of war on Germany (1917)
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On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asked a special joint session of the United States Congress for a declaration of war against the German Empire. Congress responded with the declaration on April 6.
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Long title | "Joint Resolution Declaring that a State of War exists between the Imperial German Government and the Government and the people of the United States and making provision to prosecute the same." |
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Enacted by | the 65th United States Congress |
Effective | April 6, 1917 |
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Public law | Pub. L.Tooltip Public Law (United States) 65–1 |
Statutes at Large | 40 Stat. 1 |
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