Wilsons 14 Points
On the 8th of January, 1918, Woodrow Wilson gave a speech of Fourteen Points. Speaking on the topic of the war, he told us that the reason for going to war in the first place was to protect our rights which had been violated by other countries. The goal was to make the United States a fit and safe place to live for all of our people, under our rule; a place where we as a country could make our own decisions and be assured justice. Therefore came the 14 points, all stated what we shall strive to achieve for all America to benefit from as a result of the war. Wilson's points consisted of things such as peace, freedom of navigation, removal of economic barriers, equal trade, peaceful relations with other countries (Russia, Belgium, France, Austria-Hungary), and many others that would make America honorable and peaceful as a country. After stating all of his points, Wilson confidently says, "We cannot be separated in interest or divided in purpose. We stand together until the end." He wraps up his speech by confirming that we will fight in this war until these arrangements (the points) are achieved so that we are able to ensure peace and stability throughout the United States of America. "We wish her only to accept a place of equality among the peoples of the world... instead of a place of mastery."
