The zimmerman note

1. The Zimmerman Note

2. Fighting Words Intercepted January of 1917 by British Intelligence.

3. Translated….

4. But First… Some Help With German

5. Translated…. Given to President Wilson, by the British February 24, 1917.

6. What If?

7. Reactions Mexico denies ever even considering Germany’s offer. The American press published news of the telegram on March 1. Initially considered a ploy meant by the British to get America involved—eventually Zimmerman admits that the telegram is real. The news of the telegram galvanized public opinion towards the war .

8. Next Time… The Sinking of the Lusitania! Wilson no longer “kept us out of the war ”. On April 6, 1917—United States Congress formally declares war on Germany and its allies .