LAD #18

LAD #18-McKinley's War Message

McKinley's address was about the Spanish American War. He describes how he feels that it is his duty as the President of the United States to address the nation and Congress as to his beliefs on the future of this war. McKinley feels that ultimately no side is going to win this war and it is merely a physical battle that cannot be won. He goes on to claim that the terrible violence in Cuba has turned even more cruel. He decides he wants to claim a proclamation of neutrality or some form of agreement to end the violent fighting because in his opinion it is just a waste of time, money and innocent lives. Finally he calls upon Congress for support to help put an end to a war he feels is unneccessary to go on any longer for America and all the efforts put forth in the war effort.