The United States’ entry into the war

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The United States’ entry into the war — The American declaration of war on Germany, 6 April 1917
Unrestricted submarine warfare and the Zimmermann telegram threw America into the war: “the world must be made safe for democracy.” The doughboys would cross — and in July, in Paris: “Lafayette, we are here!” (Editorial synthesis)
The United States’ entry into the war took place on 6 April 1917. (source: Sénat)
The United States’ entry into the war ended in the New World’s resources and soon two million men in the balance. (source: Sénat and Ministère des Armées)
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