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Address in Springfield, November 12, 1929 (summary)

Addams discusses the conditions needed for world peace.

Internationalism Lectures Peace

Speech to the World Men's Council, May 12, 1928

Addams speaks in support of the League of Nations and international peace.

League of Nations Lectures Peace

Jane Addams to Julia Ellsworth Ford, December 28, 1927

Addams asks Ford for a few days to study the issue before signing a petition.

International Affairs Requests

Jane Addams to Mary Ryott Sheepshanks, ca. May 14, 1928

Addams sends Sheepshanks a request from the German Section to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.

Peace Requests

Women in International Relations, March 10, 1927 (summary)

Addams speaks before the Gulf Coast Chapter of the American Association of University Women on the role that women take in other parts of the world.

Lectures Peace Women

Speech to the United Neighborhood Houses of New York, February 28, 1926 (summary)

Addams encourages women to seek patriotism through internationalism and stresses the role of the United States in the movement.

Internationalism Lectures Peace Women

Speech on American Perception, December 5, 1925 (excerpts)

Addams describes the negative perception of the United States abroad.

Foreign Policy Lectures United States

Speech at Lindenwood College, December 1, 1925 (excerpts)

Addams asserts that the United States should join the League of Nations and World Court and praises international cooperation.

Internationalism Lectures Peace

Peace Speech at Lindenwood College, December 1, 1925 (excerpts)

Addams describes how small gestures of international cooperation are steps in the right direction for world peace.

Internationalism Lectures Peace

Recent Movements Towards World Peace, November 30, 1925 (excerpts)

Addams asserts that the current and future generations must make an effort towards world peace and international cooperation.

Internationalism Lectures Peace

Kansas City Speech, November 30, 1925 (excerpts)

Addams notes that American foreign policy is criticized outside the country for failing to join the World Court and League of Nations.

Courts Foreign Policy Immigration Internationalism League of Nations Lectures

Address to the City Club, February 23, 1926

Addams discusses her ideas on peace and international affairs after the screening of a film.

International Affairs Internationalism Lectures Peace

A Christmas Message for 1923, December 25, 1923

Addams argues for peace and international understanding to help bring Europe out of the devastation of war.

China Disarmament Europe Food Shortages Holidays Peace Relief Efforts Religion War

A Christmas Message for 1923, December 25, 1923

Addams argues for peace and international understanding to help bring Europe out of the devastation of war.

China Disarmament Europe Food Shortages Holidays Peace Relief Efforts Religion War

Paul Underwood Kellogg to Jane Addams, April 5, 1926

Kellogg asks Addams to write an article for the Survey about the Red Scare.

Anti-radicalism Communism Peace Public Opinion Requests

World Problems in the Orient, June 11, 1924 (excerpt)

Addams notes that Japan and China would like to work more closely with the United States.

China Foreign Policy Japan Lectures

Questions and Answers from the Daughters of the American Revolution, August 22, 1928

Addams responds to the Daughters of the American Revolution's prepared questions about the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, disarmament, and other current events. This event was held at Mission Memorial Hall in Honolulu.

Anti-radicalism Disarmament International Affairs Lectures Patriotism Peace Russia

Presidential Address to the Pan-Pacific Women's Conference, August 11, 1928

Addams discusses the value of women's international collaboration, in her opening address to the Women's Pan-Pacific Conference in Hawaii.

Conferences Hawaii Internationalism Lectures Women

Remarks on the Pan-Pacific Women's Conference, ca. September 1928

Addams summarizes and comments on the Pan-Pacific Women's Conference in Honolulu.

Conferences International Affairs Women

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The Political Opinion of Europe Concerning America, September 12, 1922 (summary)

Addams describes public opinion in Europe and calls for American aid and engagement by women voters.

Europe Lectures Relief Efforts Women

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The Political Opinion of Europe Concerning American, September 12, 1922 (excerpts)

Addams describes public opinion in Europe and calls for American aid and engagement in the League of Nations.

Immigration League of Nations Lectures Peace Public Opinion Relief Efforts

After Sixty-Five, June 1, 1929

Addams reflects on the role of the elderly in society.

Articles Old Age Social Reform Youth

Speech to the North Carolina Social Service Conference, March 29, 1922 (summary)

Addams argues that the United States must take a leading role in world affairs.

Foreign Policy League of Nations Lectures Peace

Address on International Arbitration, ca. August 1928

Addams discusses the history and future of international peace, disarmament, and arbitration.

Government International Affairs Internationalism League of Nations Peace World War I

Interview with Effie Leese Scott, February 14, 1929

Scott interviews Addams for the Tucson Daily Citizen on international relations and the future of the peace movement.

Disarmament International Affairs Peace

The United States in Relation to World Problems, February 26, 1922

Addams discusses America's role in international relief work.

Foreign Policy Lectures Relief Efforts United States

Speech to Madison Y.M.C.A., January 29, 1922

Addams urges Madison youth to work with European counterparts to seek international peace.

Internationalism Peace Youth

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Speech to the Dairy Jubilee, January 30, 1922

Addams urges farmers to set up a corn exchange with Europe to open new markets and feed the starving.

Agriculture Economics Food Shortages International Affairs Lectures

Disarmament and Life, January 22, 1922

Addams talks about the economic impact of war and preparedness on the budget and how social programs could be expanded with disarmament.

Disarmament Economics Government International Affairs Onsite Peace Taxes

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Speech to the Emporia Normal School, January 12, 1922 (summary)

Addams discusses efforts made by young people in Europe to better life for all.

Lectures Peace Youth

Jane Addams to William Edgar Borah, August 16, 1927

Addams asks Borah to intercede to prevent the executions of Sacco and Vanzetti.

Anti-radicalism Crime Enforcement Immigrants International Affairs Law Requests

Jane Addams to William Edgar Borah, August 16, 1927

Addams condemns the future execution of Sacco and Vanzetti, claiming it will harm relations between the US and its immigrant inhabitants.

Immigrants International Affairs Law Onsite Requests

Speech to the College Club, November 25, 1921 (excerpts)

Addams urges the public to share its opinions on the Washington Naval Conference and argues for American involvement in international affairs.

Disarmament Foreign Policy Lectures Peace Relief Efforts

Interview with the Guardian, September 15, 1921

Addams discusses her recent activities, the International Congress of Women and her hope that America joins the League of Nations.

Austria Internationalism League of Nations Peace Women

Presidential Address to the Pan-Pacific Women's Conference, August 11, 1928

Addams discusses the value of women's international collaboration, in her opening address to the Women's Pan-Pacific Conference in Hawaii.

Conferences Hawaii Internationalism Lectures Women

The World Court, January 14, 1926

Addams speaks on the value of the World Court to peace in a speech before the Women's Roosevelt Republican Club.

Courts Foreign Policy Internationalism Lectures

The World Court, January 14, 1926

Addams offers a history of movements for world courts and peace. The speech was given at the Palmer House in Chicago to the Women's Roosevelt Republican Club.

Courts International Affairs Lectures Legislation Onsite Religion World War I

Feed the World and Save the League, November 21, 1920 (summary)

Addams spoke to the Ethical Culture Society, urging support for relief efforts and for the League of Nations.

Internationalism League of Nations Lectures Relief Efforts

Nationalism, a Dogma?, February 7, 1920

Addams warns of the dangers of the new nationalistic favor sweeping the world following the war. This article was a version of her speech to the American Sociological Society on December 29, 1919.

Articles Europe Nationalism Politics

James Grover McDonald to Jane Addams, May 27, 1922

McDonald asks Addams to give a statement on The Hague proposal to bring the Soviet Union back into diplomatic relations with the world.

Foreign Policy International Affairs Requests Soviet Union

Speech at the League of Free Nations Luncheon, March 8, 1919 (excerpt)

Addams discusses how the League of Nations can protect migratory laborers.

Labor League of Nations Lectures

The Next Step, January 20, 1919 (excerpts)

Addams supports the League of Nations at the Farmers' Week meeting at the University of Missouri.

League of Nations Peace World War I

Address to Open National Child Labor Committee Campaign, February 3, 1919 (excerpt) Also known as Girl's Part in Reconstruction Work, February 3, 1919 (excerpt)

Addams opened the membership campaign for the National Child Labor Committee in Pittsburgh and spoke to the Western Pennsylvania League of Women Workers on the need

Child Labor Labor League of Nations Lectures Peace World War I