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zimmermann telegram
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The Exact Day the US Entered WW1—and Why It Changed History Forever
The sinking of the Lusitania in 1915 had already stirred American anger, but Wilson’s response was measured: a demand for Germany to cease unrestricted...
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What Is a Zimmermann Telegram and Why It Changed World War I Forever
The story begins in January 1917, when Germany's Foreign Secretary Arthur Zimmermann sought to forge a military alliance with Mexico. In his desperation to...