A Letter to American Workingmen, from the Socialist Soviet Republic of Russia

This short yet vivid pamphlet opens with a direct appeal from a revolutionary leader to the working people of the United States, urging them to see the wider consequences of the war that has just ended. It frames America’s rise as both a marvel of industrial progress and a stark illustration of widening inequality, contrasting the wealth of a few magnates with the daily hunger of millions. By linking the hardships of American laborers to the larger clash of imperialist powers, the writer seeks to awaken a sense of shared struggle across borders.

The text then turns to the recent peace negotiations, arguing that a just settlement could have spared countless lives and prevented further exploitation. It celebrates the achievement of a socialist republic in Russia while condemning the capitalist classes that oppose it, presenting a call to solidarity for all workers. Throughout, the tone is urgent and impassioned, inviting listeners to consider how international solidarity might reshape the fight for fairness in their own communities.