In Our First Year of War

'In Our First Year of the War: Messages and Addresses to the Congress and the People, March 5, 1917 to January 6, 1918' offers a vital glimpse into America’s entry into World War I through the words of President Woodrow Wilson. This collection gathers Wilson’s significant war messages and wartime addresses delivered to the US Congress and the American public during that pivotal first year.Explore the reasoning, rhetoric, and resolve behind the nation’s involvement in the global conflict. These speeches, carefully preserved, provide a firsthand account of the political and social climate as the United States grappled with its role on the world stage. Understand the complexities of leadership during wartime through Wilson’s compelling pronouncements.A valuable resource for those studying American history, 20th-century conflicts, and the evolution of political thought, this book sheds light on a crucial period that continues to shape our understanding of international relations and the enduring impact of war.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.