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1917 in United States of America — Page 2

Explore 44 historical events and records for United States of America in 1917.

Historical records for United States of America in 1917

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Supply Procurement

Dawes, Charles Gates · France · Lieutenant Colonel · Warfare / World War, 1st

Works on supply procurement for the American Expeditionary Forces.

Tank School

Patton, George Smith · Warfare / Military

Appointed Commander of the US Tank School

United States Enters World War

Ochs, Adolph Simon · New York · Newspaper publisher · Media / Media

America's declaration of war against Germany transformed the Times' coverage of government, mobilisation and overseas conflict.

University of Nebraska Honorary Degree

Cather, Willa · Arts / Literature

Cather received an honorary doctorate of letters from the University of Nebraska.

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