Addams, Lucy Mead, Crystal Eastman, and Sophonisba Breckinridge testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, on preparedness and the United States' role in World War I.

Addams, Lucia Mead, Crystal Eastman, and Sophonisba Breckinridge testify before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs, arguing against preparedness and suggesting ways to end the war.

Addams explores women's responses to war, looking at its costs in terms of lives and social welfare, and questions of patriotism.

The Chicago branch of the Woman's Peace Party suggests that pacifists work on food conservation, child welfare, better conditions for soldiers, a defense of civil rights and plans for financing the war.

Perkins urges Addams to work against the control of the food supply by stock exchanges.

Taylor sends Addams a referendum asking about using income tax to fund World War I.

Taylor proposes financing World War I via an income tax on the wealthy so as not to weaken the nation's economy.

Addams tells Fabbri that she cannot donate to the American Red Cross because she is already contributing to it in Chicago.

Brown testifies on behalf of the Women's International League for Peace and Freedom's United States Section for a dramatic reduction in American military spending and and for universal disarmament.

Balch drafts a Women's International League for Peace and Freedom message about war debts and reparations for the Genoa Conference.