I shall then look at an important aspect of the post-war environment, that of the League of Nations and the failure of Wilson to not only procure a fairer Treaty of Versailles but also the Senate defeat of the treaty and thus the league. The Issue of Neutrality Wilson's use of the public relations and in particularly his open door policy with the press allowed him the opportunity to use his progressive ideas to the fullest. He would be in regular intercourse with White House reporters to the extent that he was able to persuade them of his policies before they were able to report on them. This enabled the public to see situations from a view closer to Wilson's than would have previously been possible. When war broke out in Europe in August 1914 he was able to call a press conference in which he lectured the White House reporters on the need for them to strive for complete neutrality and urging them not to fan the flames of public opinion.1 “Of course, the European world is in a highly excited state of mind, but the excitement ought not to spread to the United States.
Isolationism sounds like the right choice, staying out of other countries business’ and protecting its own country but on the other hand, seeing as America is superpower and has a powerful military, why should it not help out other countries in need of political reinforcement and aid? Although there are many great points in favour for interventionism as the policy for the United States, a more peaceful and “keep to itself” nation is the more favorable policy. The United States could worry about its own problems, keep to the original policy of President George Washington, “the great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign nations, is in extending our commercial relations to have as little political connection as possible...” and other countries may respect America more because of their seclusion from international issues that are unimportant to it. In regards to the famous campaign speech of Albert Beveridge in 1898, a senator from Indiana, he believed in a nation that should rein the world, saying things like, “shall the American people continue their resistless march toward the commercial supremacy of the world?”(Beveridge,)ical e United States, I believe in a more pea, he believed in an imperialist nation, he
Clinton’s statement that the threats “respect no nation’s borders” is a Wilsonian claim; through this statement, he is encouraging the idea of a “global community” benefit of perimeters. Clinton’s speech is also Wilsonian in that it shows support for a concept Wilson often spoke for; the idea of American in the global community. In his speech, President Clinton says, “We must not be the world’s policemen. But we can and should be the world’s best peacemakers.” Similarly, President Wilson often plays the U.S. in a position
However, the fact that in source B, when he says that the death of American soldiers is unacceptable, also fits with the economic and military adviser aid as he was not willing to use military force to uphold their independence even though in source A, he is very devout to protect their independence at all costs, which may have included military force. In addition, another main difference in the two sources is that source B states that Kennedy would have been willing to abandon Eisenhower’s Domino Theory and also his continuing aid to South Vietnam. Whereas source A shows that Kennedy was planning to continue his commitment and not let the Domino Theory occur. The similarities between the sources include the main idea of the Domino Theory as it suggests that their main reason for an increasing commitment to the country is the fear that the theory will come true and cause the widespread of Communism. This is shown in source A as he focuses directly on peace and maintaining independence instead of any other interests.
This pathos describes how Lincoln would care for his people and how he would put the task of helping the people suffering from the war first, serving as a strong pathos since it is not only emotionally affecting his people, but also encouraging and giving them hope. The war destroyed millions of families. Lincoln in the first place gave his attention on healing the people and their families, instead of describing how beautiful the future would be and giving unrealistic assumptions This pathos and ethos made people, no matter the North or the South, to feel that they are in unity. Both sides were suffering the same war and urged to end it, while they shared a same religion. God plays an important role to connect the people together, which enhances Lincoln’s credibility in his speech besides his position as a president and occasion of this speech.
As President, Wilson had campaigned against corruption in politics and business. He concentrated on keeping the USA out of the war. Once the USA had joined the war, he drew up his Fourteen Point Plan as the basis for ending the war fairly, so that future wars could be avoided. Wilson wanted a 'fair and lasting peace', and he wanted the armed forces of all nations reduced, not just the losers, and a League of Nations created to ensure peace. His plan affected the Treaty of Versailles as some of the terms in that treaty came from Wilson’s Fourteen Points, including German troops leaving Russia and free trade between all countries.
Although he did approve of the bomb, Roosevelt was unconcerned about actually dropping the bomb on Japan. Instead he supported the idea that since Germany was possibly looking into the same type of destructive weapon, the U.S. needed to advance in the field in order to prevent detrimental attacks against them. He had the Great Depression on his hands as well and was less motivated during his time to destroy Japan to end the war more efficiently. On the other hand, Truman saw his opportunity of bringing the United States to the end of the war in a quick manner by releasing the bombs since Japan had no intentions of taking an easy surrender. To prevent going through an invasion, Truman made a hasty decision to drop the bombs.
Nicholas II could trust his army and as a result used them for defence and to deal with opposition. In addition to the army the Tsar also had the okhrana and police who had been loyal and effective for many previous Tsars. Bloody Sunday had been a peaceful protest led by Father Gapon begging the Tsar to change some of his rulings. They were not trying to overthrow Nicholas II, they wanted to continue being loyal to him and only wanted some adjustments. So even from the very start you can see that the protesters aims were not to end tsardom.
He wanted to keep world peaceful and he believed that peace is very important. The terms of agreement with Hitler stated that Hitler is not going to use force to take control and Chamberlain agreed that Sudetenland should be annexed to Germany. Chamberlain was an honest man and assumed that others were too. He believed in what Hitler promised and that the peace will finally come to Europe as Germany will not be threatening other countries anymore. Chamberlain started to respect Hitler and thought he was telling the true in fact he was lying.
Woodrow Wilson’s idealist opinion was due to the United States late entry into the First World War, and thus the United States had emerged profitably from the war. The Treaty seemed to satisfy the "Big Three" as in their eyes it was a just peace as it kept Germany weak yet strong enough to stop the spread of communism; kept the French border with Germany safe from another German attack and created the organization, the League of Nations that would end warfare throughout the world. However if left Germany angry about the Treaty making them feel that they