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Addams discusses Tolstoy's life and philosophy.

Addams answers questions from the audience about efforts to prevent war or national competition. The speech was given to the Daughters of the Revolution.

Also known as Address to the Ethical Cultural Society, March 30, 1902 (excerpt)

Addams addresses the Ethical Culture Society about those who oppose war, specifically those who believe that war is unnatural.

Also known as Rockford College Commencement Speech, June 17, 1903

Addams delivered the commencement speech at Rockford College, arguing that a lack of growth was a danger to moral life of individual and nation.

Also known as Address to the Hull-House Woman's Club, September 16, 1903 (excerpt)

Addams suggests sending peacemakers rather than warships to Turkey.

Also known as Address to the Hull-House Woman's Club, September 16, 1903 (excerpts)

Addams suggests sending peacemakers rather than warships to Turkey.

Addams discusses Tolstoy and his ideas on labor and peace.

Addams offers a substitute for war involving guidance rather than violence.

Addams urges universal disarmament of nations, and the substitution of moral influence for war.

Addams argues that if the rulers of European countries lived among their people, they would see that labor and commerce were what made nations, not its military might.

Addams offers arguments for decrease in war and bellicose behavior. The article was printed in multiple newspapers.

Addams encourages Wald and McDowell to attend the Peace Congress in Boston so that they can meet to discussion Women's Trade Union League matters.

Addams describes events at the Universal Peace Conference and news of friends.

Addams participated in a "Workingman's Public Meeting" during the Universal Peace Conference in Boston, where she talked about how workingmen were the first to organize internationally.

Addams discussed women's role in the peace movement at the Universal Peace Conference in Boston.

Addams defines a new patriotism as one that tries new things and takes risks to do what it right. This is a portion of a speech was given at the International Peace Conference in Boston.

Addams discusses the problem of inducing people to engage with the peace movement rather than following more nationalistic and warlike activities.

Article describing the events of the women's meeting at the International Peace Congress in Boston that includes portions of speeches by Lucia Ames Mead, Mrs. W. P. Byles, Jane Addams, and Miss M. E. Dunhill.

Ely agrees with Brett and Addams on a new publication date of Newer Ideals of Peace and hopes the message is recieved well.

Addams apologizes for her delay in securing names of Chicago businessmen interested in working with the International Peace Conference.

Addams spoke at a meeting of Chicago Russians to hear Madame Katherine Breshkovsky speak on Russian freedom.

At a rally organized by Catherine Breshkovsky to raise support for Russia, Addams speaks about peace and revolution.

Ely asks Addams to provide a description of her course on Newer Ideals of Peace for Wisconsin's summer program.

Addams publishes the first chapter of Newer Ideals of Peace, in Charities and the Commons, arguing for a new approach to peace propaganda. She makes a direct appeal to sentiments and opinions to oppose the exploitation of the weak and to reject of blind militarism.

James praises Addams for her book, Newer Ideals of Peace.

Addams' speech to the first National Arbitration and Peace Congress of America, given in New York at an evening session at Carnegie Hall. Addams discusses a rejection of warfare and military might as the only means to display patriotism, suggesting instead that people look for examples in industrial progress. The speech was published in the Congress Proceedings.

Addams' speech to the first National Arbitration and Peace Congress of America, given in New York at an evening session at Carnegie Hall. Addams discusses a rejection of warfare and military might as the only means to display patriotism, suggesting instead that people look for examples in industrial progress. The speech was published in the Congress Proceedings, and later edited by hand.

Addams' second speech at the National Arbitration and Peace Congress, given at the University Session. The speech discusses changes in society that make the ground fruitful for peace movements. The speech was published in the conference proceedings.

Stenographic transcription of Addams' speech to the National Arbitration and Peace Congress in New York City. Addams discusses a rejection of warfare and military might as the only way of displaying patriotism, suggesting instead that we seek examples in industrial progress.

A stenographic transcription of Addams' second speech at the National Arbitration and Peace Congress, given at the University Session in which she argues that the moment for peace activism is here and can best be led from America.

Jones writes Addams about the work of Charles Beals and launching a new peace organization.

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

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.

Addams sends an introduction for Charles Beals to Straus and asks him to serve on as honorary chairman of Committee on Commerce and Industry.

Addams discusses the nature of the peace movement and the key players within it before the Chicago Association of Commerce.

Addams asks Wilder for help getting Andrew Carnegie to donate money to the National Peace Conference because she has not had any success reaching Carnegie herself.

Addams thanks Gilder for securing $1,000 from Andrew Carnegie for the second National Peace Conference.

Addams argues that it is time for women to work in groups and advocate for causes that are important to them, like peace. Addams gave this address at the National Peace Congress in Chicago. This version was published in the proceedings.

A portion of Addams' speech from the Second Annual Peace Conference on May 4, 1909 about what women have done that have earned them suffrage.

Addams requests a membership in the National Council for Arbitration and Peace.

In this speech given at the Auditorium Theater, under the auspices of the Hamilton Club, Addams argues for a system of international arbitration to avoid war.

Page proofs of "Chapter V: Social Control," the final article in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil later in the year.

Addams discusses how social movements can help alleviate vice, providing examples such as crusades against diseases and organized opposition to the white slave trade. This is the final article in a five-part series, which would ultimately be published as A New Conscience and an Ancient Evil later in the year.

Addams writes in support of Harbert's project, probably the effort to erect a colossal peace statue at the entrance of the Panama Canal, but informs her that she cannot devote much time to the effort.

Newspaper report of Addams's speech before the Sunday Evening Club discussing new ideas about how to promote peace.

Coffin writes Addams about his confusion that she, as an advocate for peace, would endorse a presidential candidate who extols the virtues of the military and of war.

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.

Beals is disappointed that Addams cannot attend their reception because she will be working for the Progressive Party, and believes the Baroness von Suttner should not have publicly criticized Addams for her political beliefs.

Jones reacts to an article that Addams sent him on the Progressive Party, focusing on her statements about African Americans and the peace movement.

Addams describes her experiences at the Progressive Party Convention, discussing how items were added to its platform, particularly labor and military planks, and its appeal to labor and women.

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