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jan 1, 1917 - Zimmermann Telegram intercepted

Description:

In January of 1917, British intelligence intercepts the Zimmermann Telegram. The Telegram proposed Mexico and Germany to form an alliance if the U.S. entered World War I against Germany.

The Zimmermann Telegram would eventually force Wilson to sign a declaration of war against the Alliances (Germany, Italy, and Austria-Hungary)

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Date:

jan 1, 1917
Now
~ 108 years ago