2. Intercepted January of
1917 by British
Intelligence.

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

8.  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.

9.  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.