Austria-Hungary delivers ultimatum to Serbia

Description

Emperor Franz Joseph authorizes harsh terms against Serbia with the expectation that the Serbs will reject them, thereby clearing the way for war.

Date

1914-07-23

Source

“Austria Ready to Invade Servia, Sends Ultimatum.” The New York Times: 24 Jul. 1914, vol. LXIII no. 20,635: 1, 2. The New York Times Company. NYTimes Search. Web. 5 Jul. 2017.

Coverage

Collection

Jane Addams: The IR Timeline