The United States recognizes the Provisional Government

The Soviet Executive Committee demanded the detention of the former tsar to prevent restoration of imperial authority. The source date is 3/3/1917 Old Style.

The Bolshevik newspaper returned after its suppression under the monarchy and became an important platform in the struggle over the revolution’s direction. The source date is 3/5/1917 Old Style.

A general amnesty freed political prisoners and allowed exiles and underground activists to return openly to political life. The source date is 3/6/1917 Old Style.

The Petrograd Soviet established a commission to communicate with and monitor the Provisional Government during the period of dual power. The source date is 3/8/1917 Old Style.

Despite overthrowing the monarchy, the new government refused Finland’s demand for full national independence. The source date is 3/8/1917 Old Style.

Released from Siberian exile after the amnesty, Joseph Stalin arrived in the capital and soon joined Pravda’s editorial leadership. The source date is 3/12/1917 Old Style.

The government repealed capital punishment as part of its first liberal reforms, although it would later restore it at the front. The source date is 3/12/1917 Old Style.

The Soviet addressed workers and peoples internationally, calling for peace without annexations or indemnities. The source date is 3/14/1917 Old Style.

Leon Trotsky departed the United States to return from exile after the fall of the monarchy.

Polish representatives appealed for independence, but the Provisional Government delayed recognition of national self-determination. The source date is 3/17/1917 Old Style.