1. Struggles and Triumphs: The Early Years of America's Independence and Reconstruction Identifier: CAC_CC_034_9.1_3_1_0003 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: James V. McClintic Collection Title: Struggles and Triumphs: The Early Years of America's Independence and Reconstruction Date: 1919-01-01 Creator: unknown Congress: 66th (1919-1921)
2. Reflections on the World's War: A Congressman's Journey in 1919 Identifier: CAC_CC_034_9.1_3_1_0002 Contributing Institution: Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK Collection: James V. McClintic Collection Title: Reflections on the World's War: A Congressman's Journey in 1919 Date: 1919-01-01 Creator: unknown Topic: International relations Congress: 66th (1919-1921)
![["The document discusses the religious persecutions in Europe that led many people to come to America for religious freedom. It also describes the struggles and obstacles faced by the pioneers in America, including financial difficulties and suspicions between states. The document highlights the efforts of individuals like Robert Morris in securing funds for the government. It also mentions the difficulties faced in international trade, including taxes imposed by Spain and attacks by pirates. The document concludes with a comparison between the growth of the United States and the struggles faced by other countries. Additionally, it briefly mentions the negotiations with European countries after the Declaration of Independence, and the challenges faced during the Civil War and its aftermath."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20V.%20McClintic%20Collection,%201910-1947/Speeches,%201910-1947-CAC_CC_034_9.1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_034_9.1_3_1_0000%20-%20WritingSpeech,%20Post-WWI%20Europe,%201919/thumbnails/CAC_CC_034_9.1_3_1_0003_thumbnail.jpg "Struggles and Triumphs: The Early Years of America's Independence and Reconstruction")
![["In 1919, the writer traveled to Europe with a delegation of Congressmen to observe the aftermath of World War I. They visited Brest and St Nazairre in France, witnessing celebrations of peace being signed. They saw the reconstruction efforts by American engineers, including the building of docks and warehouses. The delegation also learned about the challenges faced by the Army, such as the issue of colored soldiers marrying French women. They traveled on a special train to Bordeaux and saw American soldiers receiving training before deployment."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/James%20V.%20McClintic%20Collection,%201910-1947/Speeches,%201910-1947-CAC_CC_034_9.1_0000_0000_0000/CAC_CC_034_9.1_3_1_0000%20-%20WritingSpeech,%20Post-WWI%20Europe,%201919/thumbnails/CAC_CC_034_9.1_3_1_0002_thumbnail.jpg "Reflections on the World's War: A Congressman's Journey in 1919")