April 2, 2005

IF YOU COULD REVERSE JUST ONE MOMENT IN AMERICAN HISTORY, THIS SEEMS THE BEST BET:

President Calls for War Declaration, Stronger Navy, New Army of 500,000 Men, Full Co-operation With Germany's Foes (NY Times, April 2, 1917)

Posted by Orrin Judd at April 2, 2005 8:14 AM
Comments

OJ,

I get why, but it is important to be able to persuade others. Please articulate (or link me to a good articulation).

Posted by: BB at April 2, 2005 9:41 AM

The article is well-worth reading, and not only to see the New York Times in full-throated support of a war.

Posted by: David Cohen at April 2, 2005 10:01 AM

Here's one:

http://hnn.us/articles/1668.html

Mr. Fleming's book: Illusion of Victory is quite good

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/046502467X/juddsbookreviews

also

Peace to End All Peace by David Fromkin

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0805068848/juddsbookreviews

Posted by: oj at April 2, 2005 10:58 AM
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