06 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
1
President asks Congress for extraordinary decision amid German submarine warfare. He urges declaration of war, a stronger navy, and a new army of 500,000, stressing humanitarian concerns and the need to confront aggression, while urging calm and united national action.
President proclaims war against Germany, urges Congress to declare belligerency, mobilize troops, and expand defense. He argues neutrality is infeasible, calls for unity, loans, credits, and a democratic coalition to defend rights, liberty, and small nations. He praises German people, denounces autocracy, and vows fair play in wartime conduct.
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