Librería Samer Atenea
Kálamo Books
Librería Elías (Asturias)
Librería Kolima (Madrid)
Librería Proteo (Málaga)
Why We Are at War: Messages to the Congress January to April 1917 is a historical political document collection that presents presidential war messages by Woodrow Wilson during the United States’ decision to enter World War I. It is a key source for understanding early 20th-century American foreign policy and wartime justification speeches.The work compiles official communications delivered by Woodrow Wilson to the U.S. Congress between January and April 1917, explaining the political and moral reasoning behind entering the First World War. Central to these messages is the issue of unrestricted submarine warfare conducted by Germany, which threatened American lives, trade routes, and national security. Wilson frames the conflict not only as a defence of national interests but also as a broader struggle for democracy and international peace.The text emphasizes democratic values, global cooperation, and the responsibility of the United States in shaping a post-war order based on justice and collective security. It reflects the evolution of American foreign policy World War I presidential addresses and highlights the ideological shift toward international engagement.As a historical source, it contributes to understanding World War I diplomacy, political rhetoric, and the development of modern global governance ideals.
