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American History Tellers
World War I | The Yanks Are Coming | 2
Apr 10, 2024
As the U.S. moves closer to entering WWI, President Wilson faces challenges like Germany's secret telegram urging Mexico to wage war, the need to transform the Army and reshape the economy. German-Americans are caught between home and heritage amidst escalating tensions and propaganda efforts.
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- President Wilson faced challenges to prepare US for war, including transforming the Army and managing internal dissent.
- US entry into WWI was influenced by German aggressions, intercepted telegram, and public pressure for intervention.
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Revealing the Zimmerman Telegram
In early 1917, Germany stepped up its submarine attacks on American ships, with Britain sharing an intercepted telegram from the German Foreign Minister to Mexico, proposing a military alliance against the United States. This revelation forced President Woodrow Wilson to reconsider neutrality as American territory was at risk. Amid calls for intervention, Wilson faced the daunting task of preparing the US for war with a lackluster military and the need to sway public opinion.
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