1917 represents the year during which significant events occurred or specific legislation was enacted. In American history, various events took place during this year that had lasting impacts.
Related terms
World War I: World War I was a global conflict fought from 1914 to 1918, involving many countries including the United States.
Russian Revolution: The Russian Revolution refers to the series of events in Russia that led to the overthrow of the monarchy and the establishment of communist rule in 1917.
Zimmerman Telegram: The Zimmerman Telegram was a secret message sent in 1917 by Germany to Mexico proposing an alliance against the United States during World War I.