Date of Award
1-31-2023
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
History
First Advisor
James Ross
Abstract
This thesis explores the tone and content that appeared in the German-language Arkansas newspaper, Das Arkansas Echo, during the First World War. The newspaper’s content between the American neutrality period (1914-1917) was compared to the American war period (1917-1918) to see how it changed as political situations changed and anti-German sentiment grew. Additionally, the actions of the Echo’s editorial staff outside of the newspaper were explored within the context of their published content. This thesis found that both periods contrasted sharply with each other. The newspaper expressed support for the Central Powers and the actions of Germany in the American neutrality period and then halted such expression after the United States entered the war and support shifted to support the American war effort.
Recommended Citation
Mitchell, Harrison, "Germania Our Mother, Columbia Our Bride: Das Arkansas Echo in the First World War" (2023). Theses and Dissertations. 1107.
https://research.ualr.edu/etd/1107
