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The first issue of "The Evening Telegram" was published on April 3, 1897 by William James Herder. Today "The Telegram" is owned by Transcontinal Media.

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Who gave president Wilson the secret Zimmerman telegram?

The secret Zimmermann Telegram was given to President Woodrow Wilson by British intelligence. The British had intercepted the telegram, sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to Mexico, proposing a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States. British officials believed that revealing this telegram to the U.S. would help sway American public opinion in favor of entering World War I on the side of the Allies.


Who decoded the zimmermann telegram?

The Zimmermann Telegram was decoded by British intelligence, specifically by Room 40, a secret British naval intelligence unit. The telegram, sent by German Foreign Minister Arthur Zimmermann to Mexico in January 1917, proposed a military alliance between Germany and Mexico against the United States. Its interception and decryption played a crucial role in swaying public opinion in the U.S. towards entering World War I. The revelation of the telegram significantly impacted the course of the war.


What two countries did the Zimmerman Telegram propose an alliance between?

Germany and Mexico


What was the importance of the Zimmerman plot in World War 1?

The Zimmerman telegram was sent to Mexico, but intercepted by Great Britain who then decoded it and told the US about it. The Zimmerman telegram basically said "if you join us and help defeat the US, then we will help you get your land back that you lost in the Mexican War" The Zimmerman telegram was the finial act that made the US join the Allied Powers on WW1 I hope this helps!


Why do you think Zimmerman admitted to the telegram?

Zimmerman likely admitted to the telegram because he understood its significance in the context of World War I and its potential impact on U.S. involvement in the conflict. Acknowledging the telegram allowed him to address the accusations directly and possibly mitigate any backlash from both domestic and international audiences. By being transparent, he may have aimed to maintain credibility and assert control over the narrative surrounding the event.