World War I (U.S. Involvement 1917 to 1918)

October 27, 20261 min readBy PinGallery

The United States entered World War I in April 1917, joining Britain and France against Germany and its allies.

American forces under General John J. Pershing helped turn the tide on the Western Front. The armistice on November 11, 1918, is still honored as Veterans Day.

Key Facts

U.S. entry: April 1917
Commander: General John J. Pershing
American deaths: about 116,000
Armistice: November 11, 1918

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