Addams defines a new patriotism as one that tries new things and takes risks to do what it right. The speech was given at the International Peace Conference in Boston.
Addams discusses the association in the public eye between settlements and immigrants and when immigrants are involved in high profile crimes, settlements are accused of supporting anarchism. Addams defends the role of the settlement as the bridge between immigrant communities and the American public, holding that it does not change in times of crisis.
Lee thanks Addams for her statement in the article Has "Has Emancipation Been Nullified," and praises Abraham Lincoln, and discusses slavery and the virtues of liberty.
Plumptre, on behalf of the National Committee of Women's Patriotic Service, criticizes Addams about her views on peace and informs her about an open letter published in Canada.
The Woman's Peace Party suggests that Cook organize a meeting on February 22nd in Silver City, and would be sent materials if she wanted to participate.
White tells Addams about how she was inspired by Addams' articles. White then discusses how she disagrees with a recent policy adopted by the Woman's Party.
Kilbreth accuses Addams and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom of lying when they say that there is no pledge or vow taken by its members. She indicates that a pledge to refuse to aid war efforts is unpatriotic.
Shurly asks the clergy of Detroit to join him in opposing any visit of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom, which he characterizes as borderline insane and treasonous.
Resolution passed by the Women's Overseas Service League condemns the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and pledges to work against its purposes.
Balch sends Knapp information refuting the criticism that the Women's Overseas League has laid against the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom.
Balch tells Johnson that her speech claiming that the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom opposed displaying the American flag was incorrect.
Eastman sends Addams news coverage of an attack on her and the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom made at the Massachusetts conference of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
Dawes argues for peace at an Armistace Day event, but criticizes the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom and Jane Addams and disloyal to the United States.
Addams tells Olmsted about Lucia Mead and Rosika Schwimmer and why they are being used to call the Women's international League for Peace and Freedom un-American.
