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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.

Lectures Military War World War I

Jane Addams to Walter Lowrie Fisher, November 11, 1915

Addams lists several points of concern against the war and the issue of "preparedness" to Fisher.

Internationalism Peace Preparedness Requests War

Miss Addams and Preparedness, November 18, 1915

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

Foreign Policy Military Preparedness War World War I

Jane Addams to Edward Mandell House, November 23, 1915

Addams describes the services a Conference of Neutral Nations would provide and why it is necessary at this time.

Conferences Neutrality Peace World War I

Jane Addams to Rose Dabney Forbes, November 24, 1915

Addams sends her telegram asking her associates to urge Wilson to form a conference of neutral nations.

Neutrality Requests War

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.

Journalism Military Morality Peace War World War I

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.

Internationalism Lectures Peace World War I

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.

Foreign Policy Internationalism Lectures Peace War

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.

China Economics Foreign Policy Internationalism Japan Military Peace Politics War World War I

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.

China Economics Foreign Policy Internationalism Japan Military Peace Politics United States World War I

Statement on Preparedness, January 13, 1916

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

Finances Foreign Policy Internationalism Military Peace Preparedness War World War I

Arthur Young to Jane Addams, January 14, 1916

Young admires Addams' stances on World War I.

Peace Praise World War I

Jane Addams to Lillian D. Wald, May 12, 1916

Addams discusses the impact of the presidential election on peace talks.

Diplomacy Foreign Policy Peace Politics World War I

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.

Government Internationalism Military Patriotism Peace World War I

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.

Help!Morality Patriotism Peace War World War I Writings

Patriotism and Pacifists, Spring 1917

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

Help!International Affairs Military Morality Patriotism Peace Religion War Writings

Patriotism and Pacifists, Spring 1917

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

International Affairs Military Morality Patriotism Peace Religion War World War I Writings

Jane Addams to Paul Underwood Kellogg, February 7, 1917

Addams speculates regarding small European neutral countries making statements on the war.

Foreign Policy Requests World War I

Jane Addams to Eleanor Daggett Karsten, March 17, 1917

Addams tells Karsten that she agrees that peace workers should be willing to do Red Cross work if the need arises.

Help!Peace World War I

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.

Censorship Free Speech Government Patriotism Peace World War I

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.

Australia Conscription Government Military War World War I

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.

International Affairs Military Morality Onsite Patriotism Peace Religion War Writings

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.

Ethics Foreign Policy Lectures Military Patriotism Peace Religion United States World War I

Starvation and War, June 12, 1917

The Wall Street Journal criticizes Addams for sentimental peace talk that works against the effectiveness of the blockade.

Criticism War

Jane Addams to Stanley Ross Linn, December 3, 1917

Addams seeks to discourage Linn and his wife from volunteering in a more active role in the war.

Family Military Onsite World War I

Russia -- A Touchstone, August 1918

Addams discusses the Russian Revolution and the impact of its withdrawal from World War I.

Articles Democracy Food Shortages Military Russia Socialism World War I

Russia -- A Touchstone, August 1918 (fragment)

Addams discusses the Russian Revolution and the impact of its withdrawal from World War I.

Articles Democracy Food Shortages Military Peace Russia Socialism World War I

Address on the League of Nations, February 11, 1919

Addams addresses the Great Lakes Congress of the League to Enforce Peace, arguing for the importance of international cooperation after the war. The meeting was held in Chicago.

Charity Internationalism Lectures Peace

How to Feed the World, February 13, 1919

Addams' address to the American Women's Victory Dinner uses the end of the war to urge for greater international collaboration to ensure food supplies. The speech was given at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.

Charity Ethics Food Shortages Internationalism Lectures Onsite Public Health Relief Efforts World War I

How to Feed the World, February 13, 1919

Addams' address to the American Women's Victory Dinner uses the end of the war to urge for greater international collaboration to ensure food supplies. The speech was given at the Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC.

Charity Ethics Food Shortages Internationalism Lectures Relief Efforts World War I

Statement of the American Commission on Ireland, October 29, 1920

The Commission announces its intent to investigate conditions in Ireland with a hope that America can intervene on the side of peace.

Diplomacy England Foreign Policy Ireland Peace War

Jane Addams to the Editor of the New York World, January 6, 1921

Addams praises the World for its promotion of disarmament.

Disarmament Journalism Peace

Disarmament and Life, September 18, 1921

Addams provides reasons for disarmament as a means to better the economy, reduce unemployment and taxes, and improve international relations. She gave the speech at the Eccleston Guildhouse in London on September 18, 1921.

Economy Foreign Policy Industry Internationalism League of Nations Lectures Military Peace Russia War

The Attack on War, September 18, 1921

Addams provides reasons for disarmament as a means to better the economy, reduce unemployment and taxes, and improve international relations. The speech was given at the Eccleston Guildhouse in London and then published.

Economy Education Foreign Policy Industry Internationalism League of Nations Lectures Military Peace Russia Taxes Unemployment War

Statement on Moral Conditions in Europe, September 30, 1921

Addams argues that Europe's moral slump is due to wartime problems.

Europe Food Shortages Morality World War I

Peace and Bread: 1. A Speculation on Bread-Labor and War-Slogans, December 31, 1921

Addams discusses the causes and implications of the Russian Revolution and Civil War.

Articles Labor Russia Socialism Soviet Union War World War I

The Threat of World Starvation, January 12, 1922

Addams discusses the European relief effort and the role the the United States should play. The speech was given at the 51st Kansas Agricultural Convention in Topeka.

Economics Finances Food Conservation Foreign Policy Internationalism Military Peace Public Opinion Russia

The Threat of World Starvation, January 12, 1922

Addams discusses the European relief effort and the role the the United States should play. The speech was given at the 51st Kansas Agricultural Convention in Topeka.

Economics Finances Food Conservation Foreign Policy Internationalism Military Peace Public Opinion Russia