German Propaganda and U.S. Neutrality in World War I

German Propaganda and U.S. Neutrality in World War I PDF Author: Chad R. Fulwider
Publisher: University of Missouri Press
ISBN: 0826273432
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 289

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Book Description
In the fading evening light of August 4, 1914, Great Britain’s H.M.S. Telconia set off on a mission to sever the five transatlantic cables linking Germany and the United States. Thus Britain launched its first attack of World War I and simultaneously commenced what became the war’s most decisive battle: the battle for American public opinion. In this revealing study, Chad Fulwider analyzes the efforts undertaken by German organizations, including the German Foreign Ministry, to keep the United States out of the war. Utilizing archival records, newspapers, and “official” propaganda, the book also assesses the cultural impact of Germany’s political mission within the United States and comments upon the perception of American life in Europe during the early twentieth century.