For God, For Country, For Home - James Bessie Rowland

For God, For Country, For Home: The National League For Woman�������s Service is a historical non-fiction book written by Bessie Rowland James and first published in 1920. The book chronicles the establishment and activities of the National League for Woman's Service (NLWS), a women's organization founded during World War I to support the war effort and promote patriotism. The NLWS was created in 1917 by a group of prominent women, including Anne Morgan (daughter of J.P. Morgan), to provide aid to soldiers and their families, and to promote women's involvement in the war effort. The organization quickly grew in size and influence, with chapters established in cities and towns across the United States. The book describes the various ways in which the NLWS contributed to the war effort, including fundraising, organizing volunteer work, and providing medical assistance to soldiers.In addition to detailing the NLWS's wartime activities, the book also explores the broader societal changes that occurred during and after World War I. James examines how the war impacted women's roles in society, particularly in terms of their participation in the workforce and their political activism. She also discusses the ways in which the NLWS paved the way for future women's organizations and the women's suffrage movement.Overall, For God, For Country, For Home provides a fascinating look at a little-known aspect of American history and the vital role that women played in supporting their country during a time of crisis.A Story Of The First National Organization Of American Women Mobilized For War Service.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

EAN: 9781120621993