On this day in 1917, the British government provides the U.S. details of an intercepted German communique in which Berlin promises the return of New Mexico, Texas & Arizona if Mexico declares war on the United States. The Zimmerman Telegram helps draw America into WW1.

On this day in 1917, the British government provides the U.S. details of an intercepted German communique in which Berlin promises the return of New Mexico, Texas & Arizona if Mexico declares war on the United States. The Zimmerman Telegram helps draw America into WW1. pic.twitter.com/VipSb0SR0o

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