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1 A cartoon about American s attitude towards the war in Europe. New York Times Current History: European War July- September Vol. XII, 565.

2 Baseball World Series cartoon parody of trench warfare. Dallas Morning News, August

3 coded form of the as Received by the German Ambassador to Mexico, 01/19/1917 Record Group 59: General Records of the Department of State, National Archives and Records Administration ARC Identifier

4 decoded message Decoded Message, Record Group 59: General Records of the Department of State, National Archives and Records Administration. ARC Identifier

5 A copy of the telegram circulated through the United States Senate Primary U.S. Congressional Record, Senate Second Session of the 64 th Congress vol. LIV,

6 Senate s request for more information about the telegram Primary U.S. Congressional Record, Senate Second Session of the 64 th Congress vol. LIV,

7 Texan reaction to Dallas Morning News 21 March 1917 Political Cartoon illustrating Texas reaction to the

8 unveiled to Texas citizens Dallas Morning News 1 August 1917

9 Political cartoons about U.S. involvement in World War I Primary New York Times Current History: European War July- September Vol. XII, 182, 187.

10 Propaganda posters condemning Germany and her U-boats U.S. Food Administration. Defeat the Kaiser and his U-Boats. Ilus. By Steele. n.p., n.d. (Poster, 22 x14 ).

11 U.S. war poster, note depiction of German vs. American soldier Primary British reaction to the Dallas Morning News 2 August 1917 U.S. Treasury Department. Publicity Bureau. Halt the Hun! Illus.By Raleigh. Chicago: Edwards & Deutsch Litho Co., [1918]. ( [3 liberty Loan poster] 4-A). (T 1.25/7 :4-A; Poster, 30 x20 ).

12 Mexico s actions after the telegram and U.S. suspicion Primary Dallas Morning News, 1 August 1917

13 Japan s reaction to the telegram Primary Dallas Morning News 3 August 1917

14 Cartoon about congressional reaction to. Dallas Morning News, 3 August Editorial cartoon on rush to war.

15 Pro-Wilson feelings in Texas Dallas Morning News, 2 August Reprint of Saturday Evening Post article supporting President Wilson

16 A cartoon about Europe s reaction to America s entry into the war. New York Times Current History: European War Vol. XIII, October-December, 1917, 177.

17 U.S. propaganda poster Primary British Empire s financial dependence on the U.S. Dallas Morning News 31 August 1917 For Liberty Civilization and Humanity. New York: Il Cittadino, n.d. (Poster, 24 x14. from the original cast by E. Cammilli. )

18 daily effect on life in Texas after America enters the war Dallas Morning News 7 August 1917 U.S. Food Administration. Food will win the War You came here Seeking Freedom You Must Now Help to Preserve it. Illus. by Charles Edward Chambers. NY: Rusling Wood, Litho. ([Poster] no. 18). (Y3.F73/10:18; Poster, 30 x20 ).

19 Poster encouraging citizens to support troops. American Library Association. Hey Fellows! Illus. by Sheridan. n.p. [by 1918].

20 New York Times Current History: European War July- September Vol. XII, 394.

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