Straight America, a call to national service by Frances Kellor
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"Straight America: A Call to National Service" by Frances A. Kellor is a critical social commentary written in the early 20th century. The work examines the state of American society during a time of significant national introspection, especially concerning patriotism, citizenship, and national unity. Expounding on themes of Americanism and the responsibilities that come with citizenship, the book implores its readers to recognize the urgent need for service and engagement in civic
life. At the start of the book, Kellor expresses a growing sense of national unease amidst prosperity, citing a collective shame that America is not as united or prepared as it should be in the face of global conflicts. She highlights issues arising from apathy towards citizenship and the complexities of a diverse immigrant population struggling for assimilation. The opening argues that America has failed in its duty to fully incorporate new residents into the national identity, calling for a comprehensive approach to Americanization that includes education, responsibility, and the active participation of all citizens in fostering a cohesive society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Kellor, Frances, 1873-1952 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 16014647 |
| Title | Straight America, a call to national service |
| Original Publication | United States: The MacMillan Company,1916. |
| Credits | Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 46.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | JK: Political science: Political inst. and pub. Admin.: United States |
| Subject | United States -- Defenses |
| Subject | National service -- United States |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69409 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 297 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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