It was labeled “Spanish Flu” because allied forces in World War I embargoed any news about the spreading and deadly influenza, but Spain wasn’t involved in the war, so any focus or mentions about the disease came out of Spanish press and media.

That’s why it’s called “Spanish Flu”.

This is a post about #American creepy weirdos.

#history

It was labeled “Spanish Flu” because allied forces in World War I embargoed any news about the spreading and deadly influenza, but Spain wasn’t involved in the war, so any focus or mentions about the disease came out of Spanish press and media.

That’s why it’s called “Spanish Flu”.

This is a post about #American creepy weirdos.

#history