Woodrow Wilson to Raymond Blaine Fosdick
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All that I have seen and heard over here in France has but added to my sense of profound appreciation of the vital importance of maintaining in full volume and strength the service of the seven organizations which last fall joined in a united campaign for support,the Young Men's Christian Association, the Young Women's Christian Association, the National Catholic War Council (Knights of Columbus), the Jewish Welfare Board, the War Camp Community Service, the American Library Association and the Salvation Army, on behalf of our soldiers and sailors. In addition to the needs which existed at the beginning of the War, there are now added and very imperative reasons why this work should be continued during the period of demobilization. The American people showed in a remarkable manner their whole-hearted support of the cause for which their men were fighting when they responded so generously to the appeal of the United War Work Campaign last November, and I earnestly hope that the whole amount then subscribed may be forthcoming, in order that this final helpful and still absolutely necessary ministry on behalf of the men who have given themselves with such rare devotion to the nation's cause may be in every way worthy of their wonderful spirit.
Cordially and sincerely yours,Woodrow Wilson
Honorable Raymond B. Fosdick,
Chairman,
Commission on Training Camp Activities,
45, Avenue Montaigne,
Paris
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