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World War I 1914-1918. President Woodrow Wilson asking Congress to declare war on Germany
Filename: 917_05_014814.jpg
Size: 4785 x 3654 (13.3MB)
Date: 27th March 2014
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World War I 1914-1918. President Woodrow Wilson asking Congress to declare war on Germany
World War I 1914-1918. President Woodrow Wilson asking Congress to declare war on Germany, April 2, 1917. America USA Government
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1914 1918 1917 America American History April Congress Germany Government President Wilson Declare Woodrow
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this iconic print from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back to a pivotal moment in American history - April 2,1917. President Woodrow Wilson stands before Congress, his gaze determined and resolute, as he implores them to declare war on Germany during World War I. The image captures the weight of responsibility that rested on President Wilson's shoulders as he addressed the nation's leaders. With America torn between isolationism and interventionism, this historic speech marked a turning point in shaping the course of the war. President Wilson's call for action was not taken lightly. The decision to enter into a global conflict would forever alter America's role on the world stage. It represented a commitment to defend democracy and uphold freedom against an aggressor threatening peace across Europe. As we observe this powerful photograph today, it serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who came before us. It symbolizes leadership in times of crisis and highlights how one individual can shape history through their words and actions. This image is more than just a snapshot frozen in time; it represents courage, conviction, and patriotism. It encapsulates an era when nations were tested, alliances formed or broken, lives lost or forever changed. Through its visual storytelling power, this photograph invites us to reflect upon our own responsibilities as citizens living in an interconnected world still grappling with conflicts both old and new.
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