A Letter to American Workingmen, from the Socialist Soviet Republic of Russia

"A Letter to American Workingmen, from the Socialist Soviet Republic of Russia" by Vladimir Il'ich Lenin is a passionate call to action written in the wake of World War I, where Lenin shares his revolutionary beliefs and dreams of a working-class uprising against the powers of capitalism and imperialism. The letter boldly speaks to American workers, inviting them to see themselves as part of a global community united in the fight for socialism. Lenin points out the deep unfairness caused by capitalism and shines a light on the history of revolutions. He makes connections between the impacts of imperialism, comparing the American and Russian revolutions, and stresses how crucial it is for workers across the world to stand together. Lenin believes that real freedom can only be won through a revolutionary push for socialism, demanding that people rise above the selfish goals of the wealthy. Even though the Soviet Republic faces tough times, Lenin is sure that the workers' revolution cannot be defeated, pushing the idea that the working class all over the world must join forces to take on and tear down the unfair capitalist systems.