Word: germanic
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...against and realized that it was different from all former wars. The situation was much similar to the one Voltaire was placed in when he was asked if he was in favor of capital punishment and replied, 'Certainly, let the assassins begin.' The war is being fought by the Germans on Allied territory, and is being carried nearer and nearer to the United States, as evidenced by the sinking of numerous American vessels by the German submarines. Some people have said that the enthusiasm is somewhat forced in this country, but thinking people realize the seriousness of America's entrance...
...help pay her huge debt, and when the war is over there will be an immense amount of evidence to prove this statement. There is absolutely no doubt but that the Zimmermann note had more behind it than was published, and there are hundreds of people engaged today in German spy work on this side of the water. And also does it seem probable that the United States could have sent Bernstorff home without having Germany fly at America, if the Allies had not been keeping her busy in Europe? If peace had come before the entrance of this country...
...justice. It was conceived in that spirit. We want Americans to know the facts of our situation that they may be true to themselves and find a just solution for our relations. But so far as this war is concerned, there is no division among us, we detest German tyranny and arrogance, and we will give good account of ourselves in actual voluntary military co-operation with the United States. PEDRO ALLUZU Y CAMPOS...
...resolution said in part that "the officers and directors of the Harvard Alumni Association, in meeting assembled, this 9th day of April, 1917, hereby declare their unqualified approval of the position taken by the Government of the United States in declaring that a state of war exists with the German Empire...
...rifle, ready to serve as army officers in case of a national emergency. Your Reserve Officers' Training Corps is conducted on much the same lines, I understand, and you can realize what a great aid our young student-officers proved to England, when the German forces started across Belgium in the late summer...