Wilson asks U.S. Congress for declaration of war April 2, 1917 On April 2, 1917, President Woodrow Wilson asked Congress to declare war against Germany, saying, “The world must be made safe for democracy.” Four days later, Congress voted … [Read more...] about This Week in History: Woodrow Wilson asks U.S. Congress for declaration of war
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This Week in History: Israel-Egyptian peace agreement signed
Israel-Egyptian peace agreement signed March 26, 1979 In a ceremony at the White House, Egyptian President Anwar el-Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin sign a historic peace agreement, ending three decades of hostilities between Egypt and … [Read more...] about This Week in History: Israel-Egyptian peace agreement signed
Quote of the Week: Oscar Wilde
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