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Telegram sent by Kaiser Wilhelm II to President Wilson
Telegram sent by Kaiser Wilhelm II to US President Woodrow Wilson on 10th August 1914. Date: 1914
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10th Communication Explanation Facsimile Imminent Invasion Kaiser Reasons Start Telegram Wilhelm Wilson Woodrow Reasoning
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This historic telegram, sent by German Emperor Kaiser Wilhelm II to US President Woodrow Wilson on August 10, 1914, provides insight into the reasoning behind the beginning of the First World War. With the imminent invasion of Belgium by German forces, tensions between Germany and the Allied Powers were at an all-time high. In an attempt to prevent the United States from entering the conflict on the side of the Allies, Kaiser Wilhelm II sought to explain Germany's position and reasons for their actions. The telegram reads, "I have ordered the Belgian frontier to be respectfully left alone, and I have taken the responsibility of making this declaration to you, as I consider it my duty to keep you informed of all that passes in my mind. I have no desire to extend the present European conflict to America." Despite this assurance, the United States declared neutrality and eventually entered the war on the side of the Allies in April 1917. This telegram serves as a significant historical document, providing a glimpse into the communication between world leaders during a time of global conflict and offering insight into the complex web of diplomacy and warfare that characterized the First World War.
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