A century ago, in April 1917, the United States entered World War I after the United Kingdom intercepted the Zimmermann Telegram. This period in United States history was an essential turning point for Black Americans. Learn more about Black Americans in World War I through the links below.
Historical Essay Sponsored by the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture
Online Exhibit Curated by the Library of Congress
World War I Items in the Collection of the National Museum of African American History & Culture
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