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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.

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.

Balch tells Addams about the plight of Albania and asks her to publicize an appeal in America.

Spencer tells Addams about the work of the American section of Women's International League for Peace and Freedom in detail.

Balch sends Addams a letter the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom sent to the Secretary of State regarding assistance for Siberian prisoners of war.

Balch asks Colby for clarification of the American policy towards prisoners of war in Siberia.

Alley denies allegations that the American government has forestalled the repatriation of prisoners of war in Siberia.

Adee confirms that the American Young Men's Christian Association has never offered to repatriate prisoners of war.

Balch writes to Villard questioning the need for a new international peace organization for women.

American Civil Liberties Union defines its stance on first amendment rights, labor rights, law enforcement, immigration and racial equality.

A review of the League of Free Nations Association's publication on Russian-American relations.

White praises Russian-American Relations as a means of encouraging open diplomacy.

Macmillan writes Addams regarding the League of Nations and compulsory testing and treatment for venereal disease.

Mathes asks Addams to investigate the State Department's dismissal of the stories of French Black troop atrocities in Germany.

Barnett regrets not seeing Addams before returing to England, advises her to drop the American Commission work, and bemoans her lack of success in raising funds.

Bennett thanks Addams for her interest in the Irish situation and discusses tactics for mediation.

Harding makes a vague promise to Addams that his administration will pursue foreign policies of which the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom with approve.

McDonald sends Addams a request from Catherine Courtney that President Harding intervene to arbitrate on reparations, but McDonald thinks it impossible.

McDonald asks Addams for her opinion regarding several proposals and updates her on various issues having to do with international affairs.

Ernst tells Addams that she thinks the French occupation of the Rhine should not be stopped and that American women should resist the urge to object.

French asks Addams to help call for American intervention in Germany's financial crisis.

Apcar tells Addams about the persecution of Armenian and Assyrian Christians perpetrated by the British and French.

Shadburne updates Addams about peace work between American women and Mexican women.

Also known as James Grover McDonald to the Executive Committee of the Foreign Policy Association, August 10, 1921

McDonald asks for advice on a letter to Mexican presiden Alvaro Obregón.

McDonald drafts a proposal to Mexican president Obregón suggesting ways to improve relations with the United States.

Gompers tells the Central Labor Union how the American Federation of Labor plans to act on Armistice Day.

Marshall argues that disarmament will reduce military spending and urges delegates to the Washington Conference to work towards peace

Balch writes Addams regarding forgiveness for Austrian war debts.

Balch asks the New York Times to support efforts to have the United States postpone Austrian war debts until the country is back on its feet.

The Federation discusses the possible creation of an International Federation of Settlements and a partnership with Barnett House.

Dodd suggests some ideas to Addams about a chapter of the manuscript for Peace and Bread in Time of War.

Addams urges her audience to support the United States entry to the League of Nations.

Addams spoke on America's role in international relief efforts and about the work done at Hull House.

Post sends Addams some corrections in her Survey article regarding the purchase of the Virgin Islands.

Addams argues that the United States should offer economic and humanitarian aid to starving Europe.

Also known as James Grover McDonald to Foreign Policy Association National Council, April 28, 1922

McDonald sends Addams a draft letter regarding a loan to the Dominican Republic.

McDonald asks Hughes about bonds issued by Santo Domingo that are backed by the United States Government.

A letter to the editor that describes the anti-British content of the "Hymn of Hate," recently published in Peyam Sabah in Angora.

Baer offers Balch her ideas on spreading peace work in the United States among young people.

Wood asks former colleagues to help E. von Gaisberg secure a charitable job.

Balch tells Hughes the circumstance of her making an erroneous statement about Austrian war debts.

Snow tells Addams that it is likely that the United States will send an official observer to the League of Nations.

The Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's Swedish Section calls on women to use their influence for world peace.

Addams addresses a peace meeting and argues that in order for Europe to recover economically, the peace treaty must be revised; she also argues that the United States should and will join the League of Nations.

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