During the wartime period, what was one effect on German cultural practices in the US?

During the wartime period, particularly during World War I, there was significant anti-German sentiment in the United States due to the nation's involvement in the conflict. This atmosphere of suspicion and hostility led to a widespread discouragement of German cultural practices. Many German Americans faced discrimination, and there were notable efforts to suppress the use of the German language, traditional German customs, and cultural expressions.

As a result, public celebrations of German traditions, music, and food were often overshadowed by the national sentiment, which regarded these practices with suspicion. The government's propaganda campaigns and societal pressures contributed to the view that embracing German culture was unpatriotic, which further solidified the discouragement of German cultural practices during this period.