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Full-Text Articles in Diplomatic History
Making The Mandates System, Benjamin Gladstone
Making The Mandates System, Benjamin Gladstone
Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
After the First World War the international order was reorganized by the victorious powers, including the creation of the League of Nations, and under its supervision the mandates system. This system was designed to manage the colonies detached from the defeated Central Powers and to mitigate the worst effects of colonialism through international oversight and the imposition of conditions on the rule of these territories. This paper investigates the origins of this system, tracing it back through earlier precedents and discerning between different variations of colonialism practiced by different empires. This analysis shows that the mandates system was an Americanized …
Nexus: The Great War's Grain Crisis And The Coming Of Prohibition In America, Keith J. Muchowski
Nexus: The Great War's Grain Crisis And The Coming Of Prohibition In America, Keith J. Muchowski
Publications and Research
One of the most immediate reasons for the passage of the Eighteenth Amendment was the Grain Crisis of the First World War. The shortage of this food staple enabled Temperance activists to advocate for limits on the brewing of beers and malt beverages. Herbert Hoover oversaw the Commission for Relief in Belgium during this period. Prohibition became law just after the Great War.
The Monroe Doctrine As The Transparent Veil Of Isolation During The League Of Nations Debate, Luther D. Roadcap
The Monroe Doctrine As The Transparent Veil Of Isolation During The League Of Nations Debate, Luther D. Roadcap
Masters Theses, 2010-2019
In June 1919, President Woodrow Wilson returned from Paris after several months of negotiating the Treaty of Versailles to end World War One. At the peace conference, Wilson achieved his goal of establishing the League of Nations. However, he had one more hurdle: convince the Republican Senate to ratify the treaty. This was no easy task as Republicans claimed the treaty nullified the Monroe Doctrine, even though the century-old foreign policy was recognized, by name, in the League of Nations Covenant. Why, then, did opponents of the League of Nations in the United States claim isolation and refuse to ratify …
America's Only Sure Defense, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
America's Only Sure Defense, December 25, 1940, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945
A typed copy of an essay entitled, "America's Only Sure Defense", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson and dated December 25, 1940. Within, Wilson argues for British aid and lists the obstacles and reasons for public opposition.
American Foreign Policy Vs. Reality, 1938, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
American Foreign Policy Vs. Reality, 1938, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Documents, 1919-1938
A typed copy of an essay entitled, "American Foreign Policy Vs. Reality", by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dating from circa 1938. Within, Wilson calls for a thorough examination of US foreign policy and the role it will play in maintaining democracy both domestically and abroad.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Frederick D. Field, March 25, 1931, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Frederick D. Field, March 25, 1931, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Documents, 1919-1938
A typed copy of a letter by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Frederick D. Field, dated March 25, 1931. Within, Wilson answers Field's previous inquiry into Wilson's role within the US government's Far Eastern policies during his time in office.
The War Of The Unborn: Eugenics, Sex Hygiene, And Children's Welfare A Patriotic Duty, A State Responsibility, And An Urgent Measure Of Preparedness, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
The War Of The Unborn: Eugenics, Sex Hygiene, And Children's Welfare A Patriotic Duty, A State Responsibility, And An Urgent Measure Of Preparedness, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of an essay written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson. Within, Wilson sets up an argument for the creation of a pamphlet to educate the public about eugenics, sex hygiene, and children's welfare for the benefit of the nation.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John W. Weeks, January 22, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John W. Weeks, January 22, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to John W. Weeks, dated January 22, 1918. Within, Wilson writes to propose a draft amendment to the Chamberlain Bill in response to what he believes to be Woodrow Wilson acting against the national interest in the war.
Letter From Edward M. House To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 10, 1918, Edward M. House
Letter From Edward M. House To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 10, 1918, Edward M. House
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of a letter from Edward M. House to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated January 10, 1918. Within, House acknowledges Wilson's prior efforts to reach the President's Cabinet and promises to keep Wilson's offer for service in mind.
Letter From Joseph P. Tumulty To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 9, 1918, Joseph P. Tumulty
Letter From Joseph P. Tumulty To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 9, 1918, Joseph P. Tumulty
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed letter from Joseph P. Tumulty to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated January 9, 1918. Within, Tumulty writes to tell Wilson that the President has received his letter and is writing to the War Department on the matter of Wilson's offer of service.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Edward M. House, January 4, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Edward M. House, January 4, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Edward M. House, dated January 4, 1918. Within, Wilson asks House to look over some drafted letters he has written for the President and key members of his cabinet.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Woodrow Wilson, January 4, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Woodrow Wilson, January 4, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of a letter by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Woodrow Wilson, dated January 4, 1918. Within, Wilson reiterates his desire to be of service to the Administration during the war and expresses regret for the circumstances surrounding his resignation as Acting Secretary of State.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Robert Lansing, January 4, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Robert Lansing, January 4, 1918, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of a letter by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Robert Lansing, dated January 4, 1918. Within, Wilson offers his full service to the Administration should he be needed.
Letter From Herbert Croly To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 21, 1917, Herbert Croly
Letter From Herbert Croly To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 21, 1917, Herbert Croly
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed letter from Herbert Croly to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated November 21, 1917. Within, Croly agrees with Huntington Wilson's ideas about English-speaking peoples and his criticism of President Wilson's handling of World War I.
Letter From Philander C. Knox To Huntington-Wilson, April 9, 1917, Philander C. Knox
Letter From Philander C. Knox To Huntington-Wilson, April 9, 1917, Philander C. Knox
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of a letter from Philander Knox to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, April 9, 1917. Knox wishes Wilson a speedy recovery post-surgery and discusses the latest news involving the Senate war resolution and the politics behind it.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Theodore Roosevelt, April 9, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Theodore Roosevelt, April 9, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of a letter written to Theodore Roosevelt from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated April 9, 1917. Within, Huntington-Wilson discusses his opinions of Roosevelt taking hold of the National Committee of Patriotic and Defense Societies and of the uses of propaganda.
Untitled Essay, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Untitled Essay, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918
A typed copy of an untitled essay written during 1917. Within, Huntington-Wilson discusses what he believes will be the upcoming declaration of war by Woodrow Wilson and his personal opinions on how the United States should proceed.
Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Jennings Bryan, March 20, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Telegram From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Jennings Bryan, March 20, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
A copy of a typed telegram sent to William Jennings Byran from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson informing Bryan of the president's release of his resignation letter to the press. Huntington-Wilson asks for permission to release Bryan's telegram to the press as well.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Woodrow Wilson, March 19, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Woodrow Wilson, March 19, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
In this copy of a typed letter to the President, Huntington-Wilson discusses his regret that he must resign from his position of Assistant Secretary of State due to his disagreement with Wilson's policies regarding China and the Far East.
Telegram From William Jennings Bryan To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 19, 1913, William Jennings Bryan
Telegram From William Jennings Bryan To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 19, 1913, William Jennings Bryan
Other Correspondence
This document is a telegram from William Jennings Bryan to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson in which Bryan gives condolences over Wilson's resignation from the State Department.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Jennings Bryan, March 16, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William Jennings Bryan, March 16, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
The document is a copy of a typed letter from Huntington- Wilson to William Jennings Bryan in which he discusses his inability to work with Chandler Anderson and offers advice for the restructuring of various positions within the Department of State.
Letter From William Jennings Bryan To Woodrow Wilson, March 16, 1913, William Jennings Bryan
Letter From William Jennings Bryan To Woodrow Wilson, March 16, 1913, William Jennings Bryan
Other Correspondence
This document is a typed letter to Woodrow Wilson by William Jennings Bryan. Bryan brings to Wilson's attention the conflict between Huntington-Wilson and Chandler Anderson and believes it fair to comply with Wilson's request to not work with Anderson.
Letter From William Jennings Bryan To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 16, 1913, William Jennings Bryan
Letter From William Jennings Bryan To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 16, 1913, William Jennings Bryan
Other Correspondence
This document is a typed letter from William Jennings Bryan to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson in response to a previous letter Wilson sent in discussing matters of the department structuring and Wilson's friction when working with Chandler Anderson.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson To William Jennings Bryan, March 14, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington Wilson To William Jennings Bryan, March 14, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from Huntington Wilson to the Secretary of State regarding the possibility of new tariff legislation and suggesting a policy based around rewards rather than threats.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Woodrow Wilson, March 4, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Woodrow Wilson, March 4, 1913, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to President Woodrow Wilson submitting his resignation as Assistant Secretary of State.
Letter From William Bayard Hale To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 2, 1913, William Bayard Hale
Letter From William Bayard Hale To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, March 2, 1913, William Bayard Hale
Other Correspondence
In this handwritten letter from William Bayard Hale to Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, Hale thanks Wilson for his descriptions of conditions in the Caribbean and assures him that President-Elect Woodrow Wilson will take steps to address misunderstandings in the region.
Letter From Samuel Reading Bertron To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 31, 1913, Samuel Reading Bertron
Letter From Samuel Reading Bertron To Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, January 31, 1913, Samuel Reading Bertron
Other Correspondence
The document is a typed letter from Samuel Bertron to the Assistant Secretary of State concerning Huntington-Wilson's resignation.
Address By Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 1, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Address By Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, November 1, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses
The document is a carbon copy of a speech by the Assistant Secretary of State in Carthage, Missouri reminding voters of the successes of the Taft administration and the Republican party and encouraging them to re-elect President Taft.
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Benjamin Mairs Wilson, August 15, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Benjamin Mairs Wilson, August 15, 1912, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson
Other Correspondence
The document is a carbon copy of a typed letter from the Assistant Secretary of State to his father, Benjamin Mairs Wilson concerning recent events in his life and in politics.