On This Day in West Virginia History, February 5th

February 5, 2023

Mountaineer News

Vintage West Virginia

On February 5, 1917, the West Virginia House of Delegates passed a joint resolution endorsing President Woodrow Wilson's decision to break off diplomatic relations with Germany.

Learn more: "West Virginia Solons Unite In Approval Of President's Actions In Present Crisis" House Joint Resolution No. 13 Document-Based Questions