Defend American sovereignty and civil liberty in a clear, outspoken voice .
This collection presents Frank Putnam’s early 20th‑century essays and letters that argue for limits on foreign entanglements and strong protections for free speech at home.
In these pages, the author challenges policies he sees as dangerous to constitutional rights and constitutional limits. He rails against gag laws, defends Vandals of dissent, and presses for an independent course for the United States. The material surveys Russia, peace plans, and the future of America after World War I, all through a consistent call to put the nation first and keep government power in check.
What you’ll experience
- A firsthand look at public opinion debates around free speech, democracy, and foreign policy after World War I.
- Arguments about the League of Nations, sovereignty, and the role of the United States on the world stage.
- Commentary on war indemnities, imperial alliances, and the balance between national interests and global commitments.
- A historical perspective on how Americans imagined liberty, policy, and the Constitution during a time of upheaval.
Ideal for readers of historical political commentary and anyone interested in early 20th‑century debates about America's role in the world and the protection of civil liberties.