17th August 1920
Polish-American delegation visit the White House to urge American support for Poland against its war against the Soviets.
An Airplane Ensuring The First Postal Flight Between Saint-Louis And Chicago. UNITED STATES - AUGUST 17: Chicago. A view of the American airplane that made the Saint Louis-Chicago line. It made the postal service for the first time.
Ship Losses:
Fife (United Kingdom) The cargo ship ran aground at Kaskinen, Finland. She was refloated on 24 August.