War Addresses 1915 to 1917

War Addresses 1915 to 1917 is a collection of speeches given by Henry Cabot Lodge during the First World War. Lodge was a prominent American statesman and politician who served as a United States Senator from Massachusetts. In this book, he addresses various aspects of the war, including the need for American involvement, the importance of preparedness, and the role of the United States in shaping the post-war world. The speeches are a reflection of the political and social climate of the time and provide insight into the mindset of American leaders during this tumultuous period in history. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the First World War and the United States' role in it.1917. A collection of Lodge's speeches delivered before the Senate and other audiences during the two-year period between 1915-1917. A conservative Republican Representative and Senator from Massachusetts, Lodge formed a close alliance with Theodore Roosevelt. Despite his reputation as a conservative Lodge was by no means isolationist. In favor of war with Spain, Lodge also favored the acquisition of the Philippines. Suspicious and contemptuous of Wilson's peace policies, Lodge welcomed U.S. involvement in the First World War, while remaining (as chairman of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations) highly critical of Wilson's prosecution of the war. Contents: Mexico; Force and Peace; France; Address at the Unveiling of the Soldiers' Monument; American Rights; National Defense; Armed Merchantmen; Washington's Policies of Neutrality and National Defense; Address at the Opening and Dedication of the New Buildings of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Address at the Unveiling of the Lafayette Statue; The Policies of the Present Administration; Speech Before the Harvard Republican Club; The Peace Not of the President; Address at the Celebration of the One Hundredth Anniversary of St. John's Church; The President's Plan for a World Peace; On the Severance of Diplomatic Relations with Germany; The Failure of the Executive to Vindicate American Rights; and War with Germany. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.