Addams discusses how the recent immigrant quota laws have created hardships for immigrants and the American economy, and have created false ideas about immigrants and social problems.
Addams reflects on her career at the National Federation of Settlement Conference. The speech was given on June 19, 1929 and published in Neighborhood in July.
Addams sends Hobbs to the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's United States Section's views on the National Defense Act of 1920, but notes that she personally is not in favor of peace pledges.
Addams addresses the Fifth Congress of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom in Dublin detailing different approaches to a peaceful society that she has met around the world.
Addams answers questions from the audience about efforts to prevent war or national competition. The speech was given to the Daughters of the Revolution.