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Patriotism and Pacifists in War Time, May 15, 1917

Addams discusses the challenges pacifists face now that the United States has entered World War I, and discusses how nationalism and patriotism are used to support war. Addams gave a lecture version of this article on June 10 at the Evanston Congregational Church.

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Patriotism and Pacifists, Spring 1917

Addams argues how ideas about nationalism and patriotism are beginning to cloud peoples judgment about the war.

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Patriotism and Pacifists, April 30, 1917

Addams argues how ideas about nationalism and patriotism are beginning to cloud peoples judgement about the war. This speech was given before the Chicago Woman's Club.

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Patriotism and Pacifists, Spring 1917

Addams argues how ideas about nationalism and patriotism are beginning to cloud people's judgement about the war.

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Patriotism and Pacifists in War Time (fragment), Spring 1917

A fragmented document written by Addams, possibly a draft of a speech she would later give. In it, Addams argues how nationalistic ideas are beginning to cloud peoples judgement about the war.

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Testimony Before the House Judiciary Committee on the Espionage Bill, April 9, 1917

Addams testifies in opposition to a proposed bill that would censor anti-war speech before the House of Representatives Committee on Judiciary.

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Testimony on Conscription, April 14, 1917

Addams testifies against conscription before a closed hearing of the House of Representatives Committee on Military Affairs. She was one of many opponents who opposed universal service.

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War Times Challenging Woman's Traditions, August 5, 1916

Addams explores women's responses to war, looking at its costs in terms of lives and social welfare, and questions of patriotism.

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Testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, January 11, 1916 (fragment)

Addams, Lucia Mead, Crystal Eastman, and Sophonisba Breckinridge testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, arguing against preparedness and suggesting ways to end the war.

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Address to the Woman's Peace Party, January 9, 1916

Addams discusses the goals of the Woman's Peace Party and hopes that a Conference of Neutral Nations will begin negotiations to end the war.

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Statement on Preparedness, January 13, 1916

Addams testifies before the House Military Affairs Committee against indulging in military preparedness.

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Testimony Before the House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, January 11, 1916

Addams, Lucy Mead, Crystal Eastman, and Sophonisba Breckinridge testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, on preparedness and the United States' role in World War I.

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Address at the first annual meeting of the Woman's Peace Party, January 9, 1916

Addams discusses the goals of the Woman's Peace Party and hopes that a Conference of Neutral Nations will begin negotiations to end the war. The speech was given at the first annual meeting of the Woman's Peace Party.

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The Food of War, December 13, 1915

Addams writes about the activities for peace that she and other members of the International Congress of Women have accomplished.

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Miss Addams and Preparedness, November 18, 1915

Addams states her opinion on military preparedness in the Chicago Tribune.

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Remarks on the press and public reaction to World War I (fragment), November 1915

Addams clarifies a misinterpretation of a prior address explaining her opposition to certain weaponry and tactics used in the war.

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Peace and the Press, October 11, 1915

Addams discusses the power that the press has to influence public opinion on World War I.

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Peace and the Press, October 11, 1915 (fragment)

Addams discusses the power that the press has to influence public opinion on World War I.

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Address of Miss Jane Addams, Delivered at Carnegie Hall, July 9, 1915

Addams reports the efforts of the International Congress of Women, the delegations to heads of European countries, and her views on peace. The speech was given at Carnegie Hall on July 9 and published on July 31, 1915.

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Address at the Chicago Auditorium, July 22, 1915

Addams discusses her work with the International Congress of Women, the delegations to European leaders, and her views on the need for peace. The event was held at the Chicago Auditorium and attended by both peace activists and the general public, and chaired by Charles L. Hutchinson.

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The Revolt Against War, July 17, 1915

A published version of Addams's Carnegie Hall speech, held July 9, on her return from Europe. In it Adams detailed the work of the International Congress of Women and her ideas on peace.

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Statement on Diplomats and Peace, October 23, 1915

Addams discusses the kinds of people should be on peace commissions -- broad-minded moralists rather than diplomats and politicians.

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Interview with Edward Marshall, July 11, 1915

Addams talks with New York Times reporter Edward Marshall about World War I and the efforts of the International Council of Women to start peace negotiations.

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Peace, August 14, 1915 (excerpts)

Addams discusses her claim that European soldiers are given alcohol and drugs before being asked to charge. The speech was given to the Chautauqua Assembly.

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Address at Carnegie Hall, July 9, 1915 Also known as Revolt Against War, July 9, 1915

Addams's speech on her return from Europe detailed the work of the International Congress of Women and her ideas on peace.

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Interview in New York, July 6, 1915

Addams discusses her visits to the heads of European countries in May and June 1915.

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War's Debasement of Women, May 2, 1915

An interview with Addams, by Marshall, right before she leaves for the The Hague peace conference. In this interview Addams discusses the importance of the conference and of women's peace movements.

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War and Society, March 7, 1915

Addams discusses women's roles during war at Smith College.

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Women in Earnest, Says Jane Addams, April 28, 1915

Addams gives a recount of what is happening so far at the Hague Conference.

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Towards the Peace That Shall Last, March 6, 1915

Addams, Kellogg, and Wald argue the many reasons why World War One is destroying society, and detail how it is robbing a generation of its people and future. They also argue that the global community has the power to stop this war and prevent other wars.

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War and Social Service, March 7, 1915

Addams' speech at the Free Synagogue at Carnegie Hall discusses the setbacks that World War I will have on society.

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Foreword to War and Social Reconstruction, March 6, 1915

Addams urges for citizens of neutral nations to work actively for peace.

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Address at the Woman's Peace Party Conference in Washington, January 10, 1915

Addams gave this speech at the Woman's Constructive Peace Conference in Washington, D.C., on the reasons why women need to become more active in politics and the peace movement.

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Once More We are As Children, December 24, 1914

Addams urges the belligerent nations at war to call a ceasefire in honor of Christmas.

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Is the Peace Movement a Failure?, November 1914

Addams argues that international peace is not a failed idea, and even though World War One is in the early stages of fighting it is not to late to stop war from continuing. Bryan also claims that peace is possible with mediation.

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Passing of the War Virtues, October, 1914

Passages taken from Addams book "Newer Ideas of Peace," in which she argues against war on the grounds that it is something that is beneath the ideas of modern man, something not to be admired, and a waste of time and energy.

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Address on War and Human Sacrifice, 1914

Addams, comparing the act of human sacrifice to what is going on in the early stages of World War One, points out how pointless both acts are.

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Is the Peace Movement a Failure?, August 21, 1914

Addams argues that international peace is not a failed idea, and even though World War I is in the early stages of fighting it is not too late to stop war from continuing.

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Some of the Larger Aspects of the Votes for Women Movement, c. November 1914

A writing by Addams detailing the many reasons why it is important that women be given the right to vote, and of how the movement is not just found in Western nations, but globally.

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Mabel Thorp Boardman to Jane Addams, July 29, 1915

Boardman writes to Addams about the work the Red Cross is doing during the war, and hopes that nations would stop fighting each other.

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Thirty Reasons Why Our Navy Should Not Be Enlarged, January 15, 1909

Addams is one of the signers of a leaflet, arguing against the enlargement of the U.S. Navy. Shortened versions of this leaflet were also published in newspapers.

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Statement Against Expanding the Navy, January 15, 1909 (summary)

Newspaper report of a leaflet Addams and others produced in opposition to the enlargement of the U.S. Navy.

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Miss Addams, June 1913

In a humorous effort to render the male arguments against woman suffrage absurd, Addams describes a hypothetical world in which women hold power and men are asking for the vote. This is the sixth article of a monthly, year-long series on economic and social reform in America and women's roles affecting change.

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The Family and the State -- A Satire, January 17, 1913

In a humorous effort to render the male arguments against woman suffrage absurd, Addams describes a hypothetical world in which women hold power and men are asking for the vote.

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The Progressive Party and Social Legislation, September 18, 1912

Addams reports on the Progressive Party Convention, discussing how items were added to its platform, particularly labor and military planks, and her dismay about the conventions unjust treatment of African-Americans. This is one of a series of articles she prepared as part of the Progressive Party campaign in 1912.

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