On April 2, 1917, in the midst of The Great War, President Woodrow Wilson wrote “War Message” and addressed it to Congress. In this letter, Wilson begins by explaining the tragic deaths of innocent people caused by Germany’s uncivilized submarine attacks on “every vessel that sought to approach either the ports of Great Britain and Ireland or the western coasts of Europe” (Wilson, par 1). He provides Congress with the multiple necessities such as cooperation, money, and at least 500,000 men in order to bring Germany to their senses and end The Great War. Wilson follows by making it clear that The United States motive “is to vindicate the principles of peace and justice in the life of the world as against selfish and autocratic power” (Wilson, par 7). Throughout the letter, he provokes emotion while still being clear on what he is trying to accomplish: uniform peace in the world.
In the document “America and The Great War”, authors for WW Norton overviewed the events that happened throughout World War I. The authors first recognize Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William J. Bryan’s naive way of dealing with international …show more content…
Wilson’s “War Message” was filled with emotion by stating things such as “Property can be paid for; the lives of peaceful and innocent people can not be” (Wilson, par 2). Throughout the letter, he is determined to restore peace in the world. In contrast, “America and The Great War” deemed Wilson to be an inefficient president by explaining his attempt to settle everything peacefully and his inability to get the Senate to support the Versailles Treaty. Overall, “War Message” is a much more intimate document showing exactly how Wilson was feeling during this tragic time while “America and The Great War” only provides an overview of the war and criticizes Wilson’s executive
In the document “America and The Great War”, authors for WW Norton overviewed the events that happened throughout World War I. The authors first recognize Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William J. Bryan’s naive way of dealing with international …show more content…
Wilson’s “War Message” was filled with emotion by stating things such as “Property can be paid for; the lives of peaceful and innocent people can not be” (Wilson, par 2). Throughout the letter, he is determined to restore peace in the world. In contrast, “America and The Great War” deemed Wilson to be an inefficient president by explaining his attempt to settle everything peacefully and his inability to get the Senate to support the Versailles Treaty. Overall, “War Message” is a much more intimate document showing exactly how Wilson was feeling during this tragic time while “America and The Great War” only provides an overview of the war and criticizes Wilson’s executive