America’s reluctant participation in the First World War had far reaching implications. Within the country, people stood divided in their opinion about America’s domestic and international policies. Immigration policies were put under the scanner. Americans were eager to safeguard everything they had salvaged from the first economic depression and World War I. This included religion, culture, jobs and an increasingly affluent lifestyle.

The League of Nations proposed by President Woodrow Wilson was looked upon as a needless meddling in international affairs. Heated debates raged on in the Senate over whether or not America should accept responsibilities of global leadership. The Treaty of Versailles, which signaled the end of war with Germany, was yet to be ratified by the Senate. Soldiers returning home from European battlefields were looking for a fresh start to life. Amidst this chaos, one unifying sentiment stood out distinctly - Americanism. Both Republicans and Democrats spoke boldly in support of their leaders and the principles they upheld.

This fascinating CD takes you back to those turbulent times, when the walls of the Senate echoed with such passionate discourses. Fifteen historic speeches give you a good ‘feel’ of some of the most the tumultuous moments in America’s history.

Post-World War I era witnessed the emergence of some of the greatest American politicians. The likes of Homer Cummings, James Cox and Calvin Coolidge responded to the challenges faced by the country by making some of the most moving and forceful speeches in the history of the United States. The Democrats extolled the achievements of the party while the Republicans called for a change in political order. Featured on this CD are fifteen speeches from this historic era. These include speeches made by:

• Chairman of the Democratic National Committee, Homer S. Cummings
• US President, Warren G. Harding
• Zionist Leader, Samuel Wise Stephen
• Senator Clark Champ
• American Lawyer George White
• Republican James M. Cox
• US President, Franklin D. Roosevelt
• Senator Gilbert M. Hitchcock
• Secretary of War, Newton Diehl Baker
• Senator Nicholas M. Butler
• Senator Robert Latham Owen, and
• U S President, Calvin Coolidge

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TRACK	RUNNING TIME	MP3
1. Achievments of the Democratic Party	00:04:12	Listen
2. League of Nations	00:04:32	Listen
3. President Wilson	00:04:20
4. Democratic achievment	00:04:06
5. President Wilson	00:04:48
6. Summons to duty	00:04:36
7. Peace, progress, and prosperity	00:04:23
8. The World War	00:04:27
9. Americanism	00:04:23
10. The trouble with senators	00:04:05
11. On League of Nations	00:03:18
12. Save America	00:04:28
13. Save America	00:04:24
14. Democracy's achievment	00:04:24
15. Duty of government	00:04:15

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EDITORIAL REVIEW:

Historical Speeches of Famous Americans Leaders: US Political History CD offers yet another fabulous peek into the political history of the United States in the early 20s. What you have in this CD is a collection of historic speeches made in the US Senate by a cross section of renowned statesmen, among whom are three US Presidents. Besides showcasing the oratory skills of these statesmen, these recordings also provide a first-hand feel of the political turmoil that followed World War I.

Particularly noteworthy are speeches made by US Presidents Warren Harding and Franklin Roosevelt in defense of World War I. You can also listen to Senator Clark Champ and Chairman of the Democratic National Committee Homer S. Cummings as they speak in support of the Democratic Party. On the flip side you have Senator Nicholas M. Butler’s passionate appeal to vote in a Republican Government. Each speech is a masterpiece in itself, regardless of its contents or the political leanings of its maker.

Despite the passage of nearly a century, the audio quality is superb and this is a great example of audio preservation at its best. The printed page would certainly end up second best to these wonderful historic records. A2ZCDS deserve a pat on the back for putting recording technology to the best possible use, giving history buffs a great reason to celebrate.

CUSTOMER'S REVIEWS:

"Every nation in the making has its turbulent times, which only strengthen its resolve to come out stronger in its beliefs and ideals. America too has such moments, which have been overcome due to the able guidance of its leaders whose contribution towards the making of this great nation cannot be denied. I am proud to be an American and after viewing this CD my faith in this country and all that it stands for is reinforced."

Customer's Name: Bruce King (Benton Harbor, Michigan)