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This letter from President Woodrow Wilson, the 28th president of the United States, was calling for the enforcement of law and order to put an end to the “mob spirit” beginning to appear across the country. The letter, published July 26, 1918, asks Americans to rise above the conflict of World War I and not fall into the snares of being involved in such hideous atrocities as seen in the war.
Transcript of President Woodrow Wilson's Letter
Source-Dependent Questions
- Using evidence from the speech, explain how Americans can prove their loyalty according to President Woodrow Wilson’s letter.
- Select one passage from Wilson’s letter that you believe best addresses Ambassador Gerard’s speech. Then, provide reasoning for your selection. (NOTE: This question is meant for corroboration with Ambassador James W. Gerard’s “Loyalty” speech)
- Whose address to the nation during World War I is more appropriate: Ambassador Gerard’s or President Wilson’s? Explain your reasoning using evidence from each source. (NOTE: This question is meant for corroboration with Ambassador Gerard’s “Loyalty” speech)
Citation Information
Wilson, Woodrow, "Letter to the Nation," 26 July 1918. Courtesy of Library of Congress