World War I

Discontent among European countries, along with the assassination of an Austrian leader, marked the beginning of a European war in June 1914. When German U-Boats sank the Lusitania and American merchant ships, the U.S. entered the war on 6 April 1917. American soldiers fought from trenches, facing constant attacks, mustard gas, cold, disease, and death. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, Germany and their allies surrendered, and November 11th became Veterans Day, a day to give respect to all veterans.

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