1919

In 1919, the world was grappling with the aftermath of World War I, which ended in November 1918. The Treaty of Versailles was signed in June 1919, imposing heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany, shaping future geopolitical tensions. The year also saw the beginning of the League of Nations, an international organization aimed at preventing future conflicts. In the U.S., 1919 was notable for social changes, including the women’s suffrage movement achieving its goal with the 19th Amendment. Additionally, widespread labor strikes and the Red Scare marked a period of unrest and political change.