Adoption of National Railroads (dec 26, 1917 – jun 24, 1920)
Description:
The United States government took over the nations railroads in 1917. Also federal control extended to telephone and telegraph. President Wilson issued a declaration that he had nationalized the railroad system. The United States nationalized telephone and telegraph lines from 1917- 1919 during the World War I . This was adopted by federal.Added to timeline:
Date:
dec 26, 1917
jun 24, 1920
~ 2 years and 5 months