This piece of language, which has left a great reputation in history and is known as "Adairy's Speech", was like a super bomb when it first came out, immediately breaking the peace of American society. Regarding the government's signing of a treaty with Japan,
There had long been dissatisfaction among the people, but until Adali gave a speech specifically on this matter, no one knew what they had lost. World War II was over, and both Germany and Japan had been defeated. As a member of the Allies,
, the United States should have been a victorious country, and should enjoy the dividends of the war and peace at this time. However, because the government arbitrarily formed an alliance with Japan, it is tantamount to saying that the United States voluntarily gave up the opportunity to become a victorious country, and gained an enemy out of thin air. One turned out to be
Enemies of allies.
Women are different from those politicians and capitalists. Although they also care about politics, their focus will never be on "world hegemony" and "global market". They are more concerned about whether their men and children can return safely.
, whether their family can still remain intact? After all, in the hearts of most of them, what they care about most is their status as housewives.
"Truman ruined it all!" After Atali revealed this, the lives and deaths of the 50,000 prisoners of war were less important. After all, compared to the 50,000 people, the women of the Women's Mutual Aid Association had husbands and sons on the front line.
That adds up to more than one million people.
"Let's go to the White House and let President Truman give us an explanation! The war is over, why doesn't he let our husbands and sons go home! We have paid so much for the war, and now, it should be what we plan for ourselves
It’s time! Life is more than just war!”
Adali originally estimated that because of the early launch, this movement would only have 2 million people participating. However, in Washington, her goal was to gather 50,000 people. She underestimated the influence of the Women's Mutual Aid Association.
And underestimated the resentment in the hearts of the people, especially women.
There were more than 50,000 people. When she stood on the steps of the White House gate and looked around, she saw a vast sea of people and numerous banners and flags.
As mentioned before, because of China, U.S. weapons and equipment are no longer the only choice for the Allies, and have even become the third choice (after learning military-standard weapons and equipment, all Allied countries will of course give priority to weapons and equipment produced in their own countries);
In terms of daily necessities and medicines, Chinese products have directly left the United States behind. The above has made the economic situation in the United States more severe than ever. And as many factories have to declare suspension of production or even bankruptcy due to unsalable products, it is inevitable
However, the unemployment rate increased significantly, which naturally aggravated social unrest. At this time, the status of the Women's Mutual Aid Association, which specialized in providing assistance to women in difficulty and their families, naturally increased, and they had the ability to respond to everything.
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After being told that more than 100,000 local residents participated in demonstrations initiated by the Women's Mutual Aid Association, and that similar movements broke out in all major cities across the country, Truman pounded the table and asked Donovan: "Didn't you say tomorrow? Why now?!"
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At this time, there is actually little point in pursuing this matter. This just shows that Truman is already in chaos. There is no doubt that if this movement really causes any adverse consequences, then he will definitely bear the main responsibility.
Truman. Because it was his comment like "what can a woman do" that prevented the intelligence agencies from conducting in-depth investigations. Moreover, things were not as good as before at this time, because of the consecutive defeats on the battlefield, coupled with the domestic economic depression, the people were in dire straits.
Truman's presidential authority has been weakened to a very pitiful situation. At this time, if he wants to find someone else as a scapegoat, not to mention whether it can be passed in Congress, or whether the subordinates he pushed out have this consciousness, it is all worth it.
Questions for discussion.
"We need to talk to the president, please let the president come out!" Outside, as Atali shouted these words, tens of thousands of people shouted in unison, and voices demanding a dialogue with the president immediately came.
"I'm willing to have a conversation with the Women's Mutual Aid Association and let them send representatives in," Truman calmed down and said to Donovan after venting his anger.
Donovan immediately went out to carry out the task, but after only ten minutes, he came back in embarrassment, covered in egg whites, egg yolks and rotten vegetable leaves. "Mr. President, no, they ask you to get out!"
"I am the president!" Truman was furious, with a hint of fear in his heart.
Women are indeed a vulnerable group in society, but once women get angry, they are the most savage and unreasonable creatures in the world.
Donovan had a bitter look on his face and spread his hands to express his helplessness.
"We want to see Truman!" "Truman, come out!"... When shouts broke out again outside, Truman gritted his teeth, grimaced, and could only walk towards the door under the protection of dozens of agents.
As soon as Truman's figure appeared, the crowd outside cheered. Americans in this era have not yet evolved to the state of being as high-minded as later generations, and there is still a little instinctive fear of authority. So for those who can
Having Truman take the initiative to walk out of the White House was considered a victory.
"Ladies and gentlemen, I am Truman. Now, I am standing in front of you. If you have any grievances, you can tell them one by one. I will listen attentively!"
"This won't work. Did you see that when Truman appeared, many people lost their voices? It seems that everyone is still used to being led by men. I also know that it is very difficult to get rid of this deep-rooted concept, but this
It is very likely that our efforts today will be in vain. You know, after today, it will be very difficult to organize a movement of this scale again," Kong Lingyi whispered to Bisselin in the crowd.
According to the previous agreement, in order to prevent being wiped out by the government, the main backbone of the mutual aid association will be divided into two parts, one part is responsible for leading the struggle from the front, and the other part is hidden behind the scenes to prepare for unexpected events.
Bisselin also realized this, and she asked: "What should we do? Do we really need to use violence?"
"Of course, throughout history, which social change can be resolved peacefully? Don't forget, this time the women's movement is a challenge to the existing social system in the United States comparable to the French Revolution! This is destined to be
A revolution that will go down in history!”
"I know what to do!" Bisselin thought for a while and said firmly.
Kong Lingyi smiled slightly, something throbbing in her heart, which made her smile look a little twisted and scary.