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An essay on the American contribution and the democratic idea

By Winston Churchill

(3.5 stars) β€’ 10 reviews

Explore a nation's struggle to reconcile its democratic ideals with its global actions during a time of war.

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2004-10-19
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"An Essay on the American Contribution and the Democratic Idea" by Winston Churchill is a political piece written during a time when the world was at war, and it thinks about America's part in spreading democracy at home and around the world. The writer shows how American beliefs clashed with the imperialistic actions of the time, and the main idea is about the American way of thinking, which includes things like idealism, democracy, and the need to act morally when dealing with other countries. The author looks at how American democracy grew over time, stressing that it started from a strong confidence in the good qualities of ideas and their power and talks about important times in history. The writer argues that moral leadership and the encouragement of self-determination are important, saying that real democracy means countries helping each other instead of taking advantage of one another and relates the American story to what's happening worldwide, calling for a new world where democratic ideas are in charge and everyone's rights are respected. The essay emphasizes that democracy is not just something to achieve at home but a mission for the whole world, needing constant attention and strong moral principles.

About the Author

Winston Churchill was an American best-selling novelist of the early 20th century.

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