U.S. Proclaims Neutrality in World War I

On August 18, 1914

President Woodrow Wilson issued a Proclamation of Neutrality.

The proclamation declared neutrality in World War I, aiming not to get the United States involved in the war.

This Day in History - August 18

1991

North Carolina, US, was hit by hurricane Bob.

1949

Adi Dassler founded Adidas with a vision to improve athletic performance.

2017

The USS Indianapolis warship, which sank during World War II, was discovered in the Pacific Ocean 3.4 miles below the surface.

1826

Major Gordon Laing became the first non-Muslim to enter Timbuktu.

1963

James Meredith became the first African American to graduate from the University of Mississippi.

What Happened on Aug 18?

What Happened in 1914?