The Crisis: The Perception of Race in WWI
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In the ''Editorial'', under the section [http://dl.lib.brown.edu/jpegs/130270168278132.jpg ''Fighting,''] we see an address made by Winston Churchill on the topic of fighting and whether or not it was considered "righteous" to take up arms and fight. This article does not specifically deal with any of the words being focused on, but rather encompasses a larger struggle going on among soldiers in general, whether "colored" or white. The heart of this struggle is summed up well in the questions asked by Mr. Churchill, "Is it [righteousness] acquired by one's sitting still and absorbing it? Is it to be achieved by practicing a long list of "thou shall nots?" | In the ''Editorial'', under the section [http://dl.lib.brown.edu/jpegs/130270168278132.jpg ''Fighting,''] we see an address made by Winston Churchill on the topic of fighting and whether or not it was considered "righteous" to take up arms and fight. This article does not specifically deal with any of the words being focused on, but rather encompasses a larger struggle going on among soldiers in general, whether "colored" or white. The heart of this struggle is summed up well in the questions asked by Mr. Churchill, "Is it [righteousness] acquired by one's sitting still and absorbing it? Is it to be achieved by practicing a long list of "thou shall nots?" | ||
Likewise, Mr Churchill answers his own question: "Righteousness is growth. The moment fighting stops, growth stops, and righteousness has ceased to radiate because it is dead." This embodies, what is easily perceived as, the conviction that many "colored" soldiers felt during WWI. This conviction pushed them on to bravery, success and gave them pride in the purpose they were fulfilling by doing their duty and serving the United States of America. | Likewise, Mr Churchill answers his own question: "Righteousness is growth. The moment fighting stops, growth stops, and righteousness has ceased to radiate because it is dead." This embodies, what is easily perceived as, the conviction that many "colored" soldiers felt during WWI. This conviction pushed them on to bravery, success and gave them pride in the purpose they were fulfilling by doing their duty and serving the United States of America. | ||
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