may 1, 1937 - Neutrality Act
Description:
This resolution passed by Congress made it illegal to sell arms to spain who was in the middle of a civil war. This was later extented to cover all civil wars. US ships could not transport people or cargo related to civil wars. These efforts toward neutrality were being supported by isolationists in America.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 1, 1937
Now
~ 89 years ago