Why we are at war : $b messages to the Congress, January to April 1917

"Why we are at war: messages to the Congress, January to April 1917" by Woodrow Wilson is a record of the U.S. President's speeches that explain why America decided to join World War I during an important part of history. The book puts together Wilson's messages to Congress, where he talks about why it was important to fight Germany, focusing on the need for democracy, human rights, and working together to keep peace. Wilson shares his strong worries about Germany's submarine attacks that threatened American lives and trade, which made him ask for a war declaration. He points out that the U.S. needed to join the war to protect not only its own interests but also to stand up for democracy, fairness, and human rights around the world. Wilson asks for everyone to work together and stresses how important it is to plan for peace after the war, with the U.S. helping to make sure that future problems are solved by working together instead of fighting. The book shows Wilson's idea of a peaceful world and highlights the U.S.'s responsibility to protect these beliefs when faced with threats.