Word: nationalism
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Dates: during 1910-1919
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...waiting for the end of neutrality, guided by a feeling of loyalty to the just cause, this band of United States citizens formed a French aviation unit. Their toil and lives were offered to France, while people here rejoiced at our aloofness. They volunteered, as Americans, to serve the nation which for them meant Justice. These men might have joined the Foreign Legion, but they would have lost the distinctiveness of nationality. They might have mingled with French units, but they preferred to remain the sons of their own country. Love of adventure was not so much the incentive...
...present Dr. Mott is in the United States for the purpose of taking charge of the nation-wide campaign to raise $35,000,000 for the Red Triangle War Work, comprising all the war activities carried on by the Y. M. C. A. for the benefit of soldiers from the five countries, England, France, Italy, Russia, and America. The campaign is being undertaken in every city and town of the United States; it is estimated that more than 100,000 people are actively engaged in this national canvass...
While occupied in various lines of missionary activity, he has made four trips around the world as well as many more shorter travels. During his stay in each country visited, he has been able through his position of trust to gain an inside view of the national affairs, and political and popular feelings of each nation. In recognition of his services in missionary and international enterprises, the University of Edinburgh conferred upon him the degree of LL. D. in June...
...opportunity offered to no other college in the country. Dr. John R. Mott, the moving spirit of the Y. M. C. A. war work, will address the student body in the New Lecture Hall at 6.45 o'clock. Not only is Dr. Mott one of the greatest organizers the nation has; he is also a most forceful speaker; he has had experience which few. Americans can equal...
...planting of branch associations in countries outside of North America and Europe. His duties as Secretary have required extensive travel together with a through study of the conditions of young men, and especially of student classes in all parts of the world. At present he is undertaking a nation-wide campaign for the Y. M. C. A. Red Triangle War Work among soldiers...