02431cam a22003373u 4500 69409 UtSlPG 20260610134615.0 m cr n 260607r20221916utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 16014647 UtSlPG en iso639-1 JK Kellor, Frances, 1873-1952 Straight America, a call to national service Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-11-23 Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Straight America: A Call to National Service" by Frances A. Kellor is a critical social commentary written in the early 20th century. The work examines the state of American society during a time of significant national introspection, especially concerning patriotism, citizenship, and national unity. Expounding on themes of Americanism and the responsibilities that come with citizenship, the book implores its readers to recognize the urgent need for service and engagement in civic life. At the start of the book, Kellor expresses a growing sense of national unease amidst prosperity, citing a collective shame that America is not as united or prepared as it should be in the face of global conflicts. She highlights issues arising from apathy towards citizenship and the complexities of a diverse immigrant population struggling for assimilation. The opening argues that America has failed in its duty to fully incorporate new residents into the national identity, calling for a comprehensive approach to Americanization that includes education, responsibility, and the active participation of all citizens in fostering a cohesive society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: The MacMillan Company, 1916 United States -- Defenses National service -- United States https://archive.org/details/straightamericac00kellrich/page/n5/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69409 110197 110197