Caption: War Publications - WWI Compilation 1923 - Article 49
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XM. War alms of Amortca. AMERICA AND THE W A d a. To restore peace to the world. (This n I < conpitthed rml> defeat of the powers that made U wtr » M b. To secure the future peace of the world. (It iou!d bo recalled th German leaders are already dlscttssln th advis-ibillty of v -iking another great war; President Wilson hop*- r > pi nt future warfare to some extent at least, by a league of Nations to Preserve Pea< •• i c To ease the economic burdens of the world and to minimize the likll hood of future collisions by a re !action of armaments. d. To promote the principle of nationality. e. To give wider appiica \w principle of "consent of the governed f. To right the wrong done to France in LI111. g. To restore and secure he freedom of the seas. h. To liberate he peoples of Europe now held In subjection (Belgians. Serbs, and others) and to force restitution by the enemy. W a r preparations of A m e r i c a . a. Administrative: the reorganization of our governmental machinery; extension of the authority of the executive for war purposes. i). Military: the creation of a huge army; the draft; the building of cantonments; the production of munitions and equipment; air craft; provision for the comforts and intellectual occupation of the soldiers. c Naval: expansion of the navy; the building of ships for the transportation of men and materials; the Shipping Board. d. Economic. (1) War taxation and liberty loans. (2) Systematic production and conservation of food; the Food Administration; the farmer's share in the war. (3) The conservation of fuel; the Fuel Administration. (4) Federal control of transportation and of telegraph service. (5) Legislation to promote peace and efficiency in the industries. e. Moral: systematic dissemination of information as to the issues of the war and our duties and share in the conflict. T h e achievements of America In the war. a. The entry of America into the war restored the courage and confidence of our Allies after the demoralization and defection of Russia. b. America has succeeded in defining the aims and objects of the Allies more sharply than they have been hitherto stated. c. America has sent an immense army to France which has rendered notable service at many points and in many important movements. d. The American navy has assisted in reducing the danger from the activities of the Gorman submarine. e. America has lent vast sums and shipped immense quantities of food to our Allies. t. America has proved that a democracy can strike as swiftly, as vigor* ously, and as effectively as an autocracy. •
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