Project Gutenberg 2002-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 296 Militia of Mercy (U.S.). Gift Book Committee Gift Book Committee of The Militia of Mercy Defenders of Democracy Contributions from representative men and women of letters and other arts from our allies and our own country, edited by the Gift book committee of the Militia of Mercy This Etext prepared by Brett Fishburne "Defenders of Democracy" by the Militia of Mercy Gift Book Committee is a collection of writings and tributes created during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This work serves as a multifaceted expression of gratitude, support, and honor for those involved in the war effort, including sailors, soldiers, and nurses. The book aims to fundraise for the families of the Naval Militia members, emphasizing themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the collective fight for liberty and democracy against tyranny. The opening of "Defenders of Democracy" includes a series of dedications, introductory messages, and letters from prominent figures such as Vice Admiral William Sowden Sims and General John J. Pershing. These early pages set a solemn tone, reflecting on the role of women in supporting the war effort and recognizing the valor of those who serve. The introduction outlines the mission of the Militia of Mercy and conveys the urgency of the struggle for freedom and justice during a tumultuous time. It captures the sentiment of unity among allied nations and invites readers into a narrative that celebrates human resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en World War, 1914-1918 Gift books World War, 1914-1918 -- Gift books D501 Text World War I Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: History - Warfare 609225 2025-08-02T06:32:15.969842 text/html 609046 2025-01-08T19:12:25.062116 text/html 305712 2025-08-02T06:32:25.400830 application/epub+zip 313582 2025-08-02T06:32:18.844922 application/epub+zip 306426 2025-08-02T06:32:17.628882 application/epub+zip 522580 2025-08-02T06:32:30.183772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 489499 2025-08-02T06:32:24.539812 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407034 2022-09-02T08:42:15.367885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 546798 2025-08-02T06:32:15.487847 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 541381 2021-01-08T17:46:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17863 2025-08-02T06:32:30.320777 application/rdf+xml 12206 2025-08-02T06:32:18.155828 image/jpeg 3264 2025-08-02T06:32:17.877861 image/jpeg 215485 2021-01-08T17:46:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 302150 2025-08-02T06:32:16.014878 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog