7 May 1915
Sinking of RMS Lusitania
Germany sinks the Cunard liner Lusitania, 1152 lives are lost including 102 Americans
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Germany sinks the Cunard liner Lusitania, 1152 lives are lost including 102 Americans
Wilson's administration sent Germany diplomatic notes after Lusitania's loss, challenging attacks on passenger and neutral shipping.
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