Britain declares war on Germany 100 years ago this hour (Aug 4 1914)


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(Tuesday, August 4, 1914, 11:00 p.m. local time; during World War I) — War is on between England and Germany. An ultimatum to the German Government that the neutrality of Belgium must be respected was rejected by the Kaiser’s Government and the British Foreign Office announced tonight that a state of war existed as of 11 ‘o clock.

Meantime, the United States proclaimed its neutrality in the mushrooming world conflict.


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