President Wilson asks Congress to declare war on Germany
President Wilson urged a joint session to declare a state of war with Germany and to mobilize full national defense. He called for co operation with allied powers, large military drafts, expanded navy, and substantial credits to support war efforts while stressing no quarrel with the German people. He insisted on universal service and rapid readiness to end the war and protect neutral rights.
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America Declares War on Germany in Speech Address
In a forceful address the speaker argues that only a union of democratic nations can secure peace and that autocratic regimes threaten freedom. He praises reforms in Russia and condemns Prussian autocracy, warning that Germany and its allies jeopardize world security and must be opposed to defend democratic rights.
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Mexico City
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Austria-Hungary
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President Wilson calls for unity amid war sixtys
President Wilson addresses Congress urging steadfast support for democracy and rights of small nations as the nation faces inevitable sacrifice and war. He pledges firm action against disloyalty but honors loyal Americans while stressing the moral stakes of entering a global conflict. Burnett is reappointed commandant of Onlo Soldiers and Laila Howe elected by the administration board.
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British Advance Near St Quentin Pressed in France
London reports British troops push toward St Quentin in France as German defenses collapse, with several villages captured and heavy German casualties noted. Russians harass Turks on the Persian front while British forces in Mesopotamia press westward toward Abbas.
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