Directions: We’ll be discussing the end of World War I and the failure of the U.S. to ratify the Treaty of Versailles on Monday. Please come to class having read the end of the chapter pretty carefully. The Senate’s rejection of this treaty has long term implications not only for the U.S. but also for [...]

Overview: During World War I, President Wilson created the Committee on Public Information (CPI). Under the leadership of George Creel, the CPI was charged with building public support for the war. The agency pursued this goal by creating posters, news reels, political cartoons and advertisements. We are going to examine a series of World War [...]