Historical Events tagged with "zimmermann telegram"
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Politics & Government
Zimmermann Telegram Sparks U.S. Public Outcry
March 1st, 1917 108 years ago
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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