Addams gave this speech at the Woman's Constructive Peace Conference in Washington, D.C., on the reasons why women need to become more active in politics and the peace movement.
White informs Addams about the meetings that have been arranged. Schwimmer has been an issue because the American peace movement has been labeled as "militant".
Zevin writes Addams soliciting a brief statement regarding the disenfranchisement Jewish people are facing in Europe and the United States during World War I.
Royden writes Addams expressing her interest in the Woman's Peace Party and the conference held in Washington, D.C. She informs Addams of the upcoming meeting of the National Union, who will be discussing resolutions about war and peace.
Barrett asks Addams to detail the proposal that she would like to make on peace before Barrett sends it to the International Council of the National Council of Women.