War cemeteries created on the fronts; war memorials dedicated in villages and cities at home.

Photo: A war cemetery in France

The United States Senate fails to ratify the Treaty of Versailles and U.S. involvement in the League of Nations. (Link goes to PBS: American Experience)

Disgruntled officers fail in an attempt to overthrow the Weimar Republic.

The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the legal right to vote, was ratified. (Link goes to PBS: American Experience)

The Unknown Warrior is buried in Westminster Abbey, London.

Russian Civil War ends after three years with Bolsheviks, led by Lenin and Trotsky, in full control.

American food aid helps save millions of famine victims in Russia.

Photo: Hungry children of post-war Europe

Adolf Hitler imprisoned for sedition against the Weimar Republic; writes Mein Kampf.

Kathe Kollwitz's memorial to her dead son is unveiled in Vladslo, Belgium.

Photo: Kathe Kollwitz, German artist

Adolf Hitler named Chancellor of Germany by President Hindenburg.

Second World War begins.