March 1917

In March 1917, as the world teetered on the brink of transformation, the United States stepped into a new global role, with President Woodrow Wilson emphasizing a shift away from provincialism. Just days after Wilson's inaugural declaration, significant events unfolded in Russia, marking the end of a centuries-old dynasty and igniting hopes for revolution. Will Englund's detailed account, drawing from personal diaries and contemporary reports, captures this pivotal month and its profound impact on the course of history.