| Why We Are at War Contributor(s): Wilson, Woodrow (Author) |
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ISBN: 1974441105 ISBN-13: 9781974441105 Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform OUR PRICE: $7.01 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: August 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Political Science | History & Theory - General - Philosophy - Literary Collections |
| Physical Information: 0.06" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.12 lbs) 30 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This book presents in convenient form the memorable messages to the Congress read by President Wilson in January, February, and April, 1917. They should be read together, for only in this way is it possible to appreciate both the forbearance and the logic of events reflected in these consecutive chapters of history. While the great war message of April 2d is obviously the most momentous, its full significance is not made clear unless it is read as the climax of the preceding messages and also in connection with the President's proclamation of a state of war on April 6th and his message to the American people of April 15th. While the approval of President Wilson was very naturally requested and obtained for the publication of these messages in collected form |