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Editorial
December 12, 1921
The Cordova Daily Times
Cordova, Alaska
What is this article about?
The editorial justifies US historical war expenditures as necessary for defending rights and the Union, from the Revolution to World War I, claiming a favorable record compared to other nations, and supports arbitration for future disputes.
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JUSTIFIED, IF TRUE
One more peace proclamation attempts to prove that the United States, in the 145 years of its existence, has spent four fifths of all its disbursements either for war or things relating to war. Assuming that to be true, how would the nation have had it different. The Revolution should not have been fought, that we should not have resisted British encroachments in 1812, that we should have metaphorically kissed the Southern states good bye, that we should not have cleaned up Cuba, or that we should not have taken up arms against the Germans?
Our people may rest assured that the war record of the United States can compare favorably with that of any other nation in the world. Never have we undertaken a campaign of conquest, our wars always having been inspired by a determination to resist encroachment on American rights or to uphold the solidarity of the Union. The United States will do no less in the future, regardless of the state of world armaments. America is, however, always willing to submit all proper questions to arbitration, and the ultimate purpose of the armament conference is to advance the cause of arbitration as a means of settling international controversies, rather than a resort to arms.
One more peace proclamation attempts to prove that the United States, in the 145 years of its existence, has spent four fifths of all its disbursements either for war or things relating to war. Assuming that to be true, how would the nation have had it different. The Revolution should not have been fought, that we should not have resisted British encroachments in 1812, that we should have metaphorically kissed the Southern states good bye, that we should not have cleaned up Cuba, or that we should not have taken up arms against the Germans?
Our people may rest assured that the war record of the United States can compare favorably with that of any other nation in the world. Never have we undertaken a campaign of conquest, our wars always having been inspired by a determination to resist encroachment on American rights or to uphold the solidarity of the Union. The United States will do no less in the future, regardless of the state of world armaments. America is, however, always willing to submit all proper questions to arbitration, and the ultimate purpose of the armament conference is to advance the cause of arbitration as a means of settling international controversies, rather than a resort to arms.
What sub-type of article is it?
War Or Peace
Military Affairs
Foreign Affairs
What keywords are associated?
Us War History
Necessary Wars
Arbitration
American Rights
Union Solidarity
What entities or persons were involved?
United States
British
Southern States
Cuba
Germans
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Defense Of United States War Record
Stance / Tone
Patriotic Defense Of Necessary Wars And Support For Arbitration
Key Figures
United States
British
Southern States
Cuba
Germans
Key Arguments
United States Has Spent Four Fifths Of Disbursements On War Or War Related Items In 145 Years
Revolution, 1812 War, Civil War, Spanish American War, And World War I Were Necessary To Resist Encroachments Or Uphold Union
Us War Record Compares Favorably To Other Nations
Us Wars Inspired By Resisting Encroachment On Rights Or Upholding Union Solidarity
Us Will Continue To Defend Itself Regardless Of World Armaments
Us Willing To Submit Questions To Arbitration
Armament Conference Aims To Advance Arbitration Over Arms