mar 1, 1917 - Zimmerman Telegram
Description:
Message from Germany urging Mexico to declare war on the US to keep them occupied and out of WWIGermans promised to repay Mexico with lands they lost in the Mexican American War (AZ, TX, NM)
Intercepted by the British and sent to the US to get them to want to join the war
Causes the US to declare war
Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 1, 1917
Now
~ 108 years ago