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Jane Addams to William Vaughan Moody, February 9, 1901

Addams thanks Moody for his recent poem, "On the Soldier Fallen in the Philippines," published in the Atlantic and discusses her inadequate reaction to the war dead.

Poetry War

Newer Ideals of Peace, February 28, 1902 (excerpt)

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

Lectures Peace War

New Ideals of Peace, March 30, 1902 (excerpt) 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.

Internationalism Lectures Peace War

The Newer Ideals of Peace, July 7, 1902

Addams' first of two lectures on the topic of "Newer Ideals of Peace," this one about recent wars and their effects on Russia.

Russia War

Richard Watson Gilder to Jane Addams, March 22, 1903

Gilder suggests several poems on war to Addams.

Poetry Requests War

Jane Addams to Richard Watson Gilder, April 6, 1903

Addams thanks Mr. Gilder for donating poetry books to Hull-House.

Hull-House Poetry Thanks War

A Moral Substitute for War, May 3, 1903 (excerpt)

Newspaper excerpt of Addams' speech at the Ethical Culture Society, criticizing the buildup of armaments.

Lectures Politics War

Newer Ideals of Education as Affecting National Life, June 17, 1903 (excerpt) 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.

Education Lectures Morality Peace War

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

Addams suggests sending peacemakers rather than warships to Turkey.

Lectures Peace Politics War

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

Addams suggests sending peacemakers rather than warships to Turkey.

Lectures Peace Politics War

Address to the Henry George Association, October 29, 1903

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

Lectures Morality Peace War

A Moral Substitute for War, January 9, 1904

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.

Labor Peace Philosophy War

Newer Ideals of Peace, February 19, 1904

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

Peace War

Address at the Universal Peace Congress Banquet, October 7, 1904

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

Conferences Labor Peace War

Newer Ideals of Peace, January 5, 1907

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.

Democracy Immigrants Morality Peace Philosophy Social Welfare War

New Ideals of Peace, April 16, 1907

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.

Conferences Lectures Peace War

New Ideals of Peace, April 16, 1907

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.

Conferences Industry Labor Lectures Peace War

New Ideals of Peace, April 16, 1907

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.

Conferences Lectures Peace War

Remarks on Col. John A. Davis, June, 25, 1907 (excerpts)

At the Lincoln Center, Addams and others speak in memory of Colonel John A. Davis. This excerpt is part of a larger article and only Addams' words are included.

Biography Eulogies Military War

Smith College Address, March 18, 1908 (extract)

Addams discusses traditional women's roles and how they correspond to a greater need for the involvement of woman in politics.

Child Welfare Lectures Legislation War Woman Suffrage Women's Rights

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.

Criticism Government Military Peace War

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.

Diplomacy Foreign Policy Military Peace Politics War

New York Herald clippings on Crete, December, 1910

Members of the Greek-American community thank the New York Herald for its aid to the cause of Crete.

Greece Immigrants War

Loretta C. Van Hook to Jane Addams, December 8, 1911

Van Hook writes Addams about her missionary work in Persia and the suffering of the people there.

Help!Persia Religion Russia War

Newer Aspects of the Peace Movement, May 19, 1912 (excerpts)

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

Economics Lectures Military Peace War

Frank Shubel Coffin to Jane Addams, August 12, 1912

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.

Military Peace War

Unknown ("L. J. R." Leo Negro) to Jane Addams, August 25, 1912

L. J. R. writes Addams regarding venereal disease in the army and shares the title of a booklet that addresses the subject.

Military Sex Hygiene War

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.

African-Americans Government Labor Legislation Memberships Military Patriotism Peace Politics Public Health Racism War Woman Suffrage Women's Rights

Jenkins Lloyd Jones to Jane Addams, October 10, 1912

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

African-Americans Military Peace Politics War

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.

Business Gender Roles Labor Military Peace War Woman Suffrage

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.

Business Gender Roles Labor Military Peace War