In response to the energy crisis triggered by World War I, the United States officially implemented Daylight Saving Time, marking an important shift in how time was managed and perceived. This initiative was part of a broader campaign to conserve resources for the war effort, following similar measures adopted by several European nations. It involveds setting clocks forward by one hour in the spring and adjusting them back in the fall to maximize the use of daylight during the longer days of summer.The federal government sought to encourage citizens to embrace this change, promoting the idea that shifting time would lead to less reliance on artificial lighting and reduced fuel consumption for energy. Cities across the nation adjusted their schedules to accommodate this new practice, and it sparked a nationwide conversation about its benefits and drawbacks. While some praised it for its potential benefits to society, others raised concerns about the impact on health and agricultural practices.The implementation was met with mixed reactions, leading to a varied adoption across states and even among local municipalities. After the war, many areas abandoned the practice, resulting in a patchwork of timekeeping throughout the country that would continue until the reestablishment of nationwide Daylight Saving Time in the 1960s. The 1918 decision set a precedent for future considerations on time regulation in the face of energy needs.