Why We Are At War: Messages To The Congress, January To April 1917
By:Woodrow Wilson Published By:Double9 Books
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Why We Are At War: Messages To The Congress, January To April 1917
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Why We Are at War: Messages to the Congress January to April 1917 is a historical political document collection that presents presidential war messages by Woodrow Wilson during the United States’ decision to enter World War I. It is a key source for understanding early 20th-century American foreign policy and wartime justification speeches.
The work compiles official communications delivered by Woodrow Wilson to the U.S. Congress between January and April 1917, explaining the political and moral reasoning behind entering the First World War. Central to these messages is the issue of unrestricted submarine warfare conducted by Germany, which threatened American lives, trade routes, and national security. Wilson frames the conflict not only as a defence of national interests but also as a broader struggle for democracy and international peace.
The text emphasizes democratic values, global cooperation, and the responsibility of the United States in shaping a post-war order based on justice and collective security. It reflects the evolution of American foreign policy World War I presidential addresses and highlights the ideological shift toward international engagement.
As a historical source, it contributes to understanding World War I diplomacy, political rhetoric, and the development of modern global governance ideals.
"Woodrow Wilson was the 28th President of the United States, serving from 1913 to 1921, and a central figure in shaping early 20th-century American politics and international relations. Born in Staunton, Virginia, he was the only Democratic president of the Progressive Era, a period largely dominated by Republican leadership. Wilson pursued higher education at Princeton University and later earned a PhD from Johns Hopkins University, building a strong academic foundation before entering public life.
As president, Wilson implemented major economic and governmental reforms and led the United States through World War I, significantly influencing global diplomacy. He is best known as a key architect of the League of Nations and for promoting an internationalist foreign policy approach later termed Wilsonianism, which emphasized democracy, collective security, and global cooperation. His leadership during the war years and his efforts to shape the postwar world order earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 1919.
Wilson’s presidency also included personal challenges, including the loss of his first wife, Ellen Axson Wilson, and his later marriage to Edith Bolling Wilson. He died in Washington, D.C., leaving a legacy in American political and diplomatic history."
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