German-Americans after World War I: from the End of Integration to the Beginning of Assimilation

The article discusses the evolution of the status of German Americans in the United States following World War I, focusing on the transition from integration to assimilation. It examines the shift in identity and cultural practices among German Americans, from a determined desire to preserve their German heritage before the war to gradually assimilating into American society afterward. The study explores how the perception of German culture changed after WWI, which led to the fact that German Americans began to hide their background and refuse to study and preserve the German language. Through a historical analysis, the article aims to trace this transformation from integration to assimilation among Americans of German descent during the early 20th century.