Project Gutenberg 2002-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 97 Militia of Mercy (U.S.). Gift Book Committee Gift Book Committee of The Militia of Mercy Defenders of Democracy Contributions from representative men and women of letters and other arts from our allies and our own country, edited by the Gift book committee of the Militia of Mercy This Etext prepared by Brett Fishburne "Defenders of Democracy" by the Militia of Mercy Gift Book Committee is a collection of writings and tributes created during the early 20th century, specifically around the time of World War I. This work serves as a multifaceted expression of gratitude, support, and honor for those involved in the war effort, including sailors, soldiers, and nurses. The book aims to fundraise for the families of the Naval Militia members, emphasizing themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the collective fight for liberty and democracy against tyranny. The opening of "Defenders of Democracy" includes a series of dedications, introductory messages, and letters from prominent figures such as Vice Admiral William Sowden Sims and General John J. Pershing. These early pages set a solemn tone, reflecting on the role of women in supporting the war effort and recognizing the valor of those who serve. The introduction outlines the mission of the Militia of Mercy and conveys the urgency of the struggle for freedom and justice during a tumultuous time. It captures the sentiment of unity among allied nations and invites readers into a narrative that celebrates human resilience in the face of adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en World War, 1914-1918 Gift books World War, 1914-1918 -- Gift books D501 Text World War I Browsing: History - General Browsing: History - Warfare 609053 608980 2024-10-02T07:14:12.451327 2023-10-02T06:42:34.765049 text/html text/html 609046 608973 2024-10-02T07:14:12.790328 2023-10-02T06:42:34.989072 text/html text/html 305643 2024-10-02T07:14:22.966258 application/epub+zip 313597 2024-10-02T07:14:15.900293 application/epub+zip 306439 2024-10-02T07:14:14.602282 application/epub+zip 522632 2024-10-02T07:14:28.098217 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 489499 2024-10-02T07:14:21.992283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 407034 2022-09-02T08:42:15.367885 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 546798 546777 2024-10-02T07:14:11.902330 2023-10-02T06:42:34.251051 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 541381 2021-01-08T17:46:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 215485 2021-01-08T17:46:47 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19177 2024-10-02T07:14:28.235369 application/rdf+xml 12206 2024-10-02T07:14:15.149279 image/jpeg 3264 2024-10-02T07:14:14.872277 image/jpeg 302083 2024-10-02T07:14:12.841321 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog