America's Black and White Book: One Hundred Pictured Reasons Why We Are At War

A strikingly visual pamphlet, this work condenses the United States’ entry into the Great War into a series of stark black‑and‑white cartoons. Designed for quick comprehension, each illustration acts as a visual argument, letting readers see at a glance why the nation felt compelled to act. The introduction sets the scene, reminding listeners of a peaceful America in 1914 and the sudden shift when distant conflict intruded upon everyday life.

The pages walk through the early provocations that sparked outrage: the ominous warning from the German embassy, the torpedoing of the Lusitania, and the brutal treatment of Belgium. Through bold line drawings and concise captions, the book portrays the perceived cruelty and aggression of the German war machine, framing these events as clear justifications for joining the fight. Listeners will hear a vivid, period‑specific narrative that captures the urgency and sentiment of the era without revealing later developments of the war.