Historical Events tagged with "anti-german sentiment"
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Proclamation of the House of Windsor
King George V issued a proclamation defining that the male line descendants of the British royal family would officially adopt the surname Windsor. This decision came during a period of public sentiment favoring the British monarchy, amidst World War I and increasing anti-German sentiment in Britain. The proclamation sought to distance the royal family from their German roots and strengthen national identity.
Continue ReadingZimmermann Telegram Sparks U.S. Public Outcry
The Zimmermann Telegram, sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to Mexico, proposed a military alliance against the United States. Its unencrypted text was released by the U.S. government, leading to widespread publication in American newspapers. This revelation fueled anti-German sentiment and increased calls for U.S. involvement in World War I.
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