may 7, 1915 - The sinking of the Lusitania
Description:
War at sea initiated US involvementAmericans initially supplied both the Allies and the Central Powers
Blockade brought sinking of US ships
German submarine sank the British Ship, Lusitania (many U.S. citizens died)
Added to timeline:
Date:
may 7, 1915
Now
~ 109 years ago
