Project Gutenberg 2004-10-19 Public domain in the USA. 161 Churchill, Winston 1871 1947 An essay on the American contribution and the democratic idea Produced by David Widger "An Essay on the American Contribution and the Democratic Idea" by Winston Churchill is a political and philosophical discourse written in the early 20th century, reflecting the tumultuous period surrounding World War I. This essay explores America's role in promoting democracy both domestically and internationally, highlighting the contrast between American ideals and imperialistic practices of the time. The central theme discusses the American spirit characterized by idealism, democracy, and the necessity for a moral stance in global relations. In this thoughtful analysis, Churchill examines the evolution of American democracy, emphasizing its roots in a belief in the virtue and power of ideas. He discusses significant historical moments, such as the Spanish-American War and U.S. foreign policy during Woodrow Wilson's presidency, and critiques American imperialist tendencies that diverged from democratic principles. Churchill argues for the importance of moral leadership and the promotion of self-determination, suggesting that true democracy is about mutual assistance among nations rather than exploitation. Additionally, he connects the American experience to international developments, advocating for a new world order based on democratic ideals that respect the rights of all nations. Overall, Churchill's essay underscores the belief that democracy is not only a domestic pursuit but a global mission that requires constant vigilance and moral integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 45.6 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Democracy World War, 1914-1918 -- United States D501 Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American Category: Philosophy & Ethics Category: Politics 141447 2025-07-03T04:09:06.165965 text/html 139220 2020-12-28T19:45:59 text/html 141888 2025-07-03T04:09:12.060464 application/epub+zip 142484 2025-07-03T04:09:09.509421 application/epub+zip 113046 2025-07-03T04:09:08.336460 application/epub+zip 373079 2025-07-03T04:09:13.923406 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 361811 2025-07-03T04:09:11.304448 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 316862 2022-09-03T07:10:57.595452 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 124285 2025-07-03T04:09:05.909978 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 124294 2020-12-28T19:45:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 123840 2020-12-28T19:45:59 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20848 2025-07-03T04:09:14.047454 application/rdf+xml 24763 2025-07-03T04:09:08.820496 image/jpeg 4647 2025-07-03T04:09:08.578433 image/jpeg 45950 2020-12-28T19:45:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 48110 2020-12-28T19:45:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 45811 2020-12-28T19:45:59 application/octet-stream application/zip 142499 2025-07-03T04:09:06.176968 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 en.wikipedia