- Enacted the Selective Service Act of 1917, leading to the registration and conscription of several million men into the U.S. Army.
Troop Deployment:
- Sent over two million troops to Europe, known as the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF), commanded by General John J. Pershing.
- U.S. soldiers first saw action in France in October 1917, and played a crucial role in many significant engagements, including the Meuse-Argonne Offensive.
Material and Financial Aid:
- Provided extensive financial support to the Allies (Britain, France, and others), loaning billions of dollars to assist in their war efforts.
- Supplied vast quantities of food, munitions, and other essential resources to support the Allied armies.
Technological Contributions:
- Developed and utilized new military technologies, such as tanks, airplanes, and long-range artillery.
Public Support and Propaganda:
- Mobilized public opinion and encouraged support for the war through propaganda campaigns, enlistment drives, and the sale of Liberty Bonds.
Peace Negotiations and the Armistice:
- Played a crucial role in the final months of the war, with American forces making significant advances and helping to push back the German lines.
- U.S. representatives also participated in the peace negotiations that led to the Armistice of 1918, formally ending the war.