GOLD STAR MOTHER SUPPORTS LEAGUE OF NATIONS
New York City (JFK+50) On October 13, 1920, DNC Chairman George White received a letter from Maria A. Davidson of Elizabeth, New Jersey. Mrs. Davidson, a Gold Star mother who lost two of four sons who served the United States in World War I, included a "small contribution" with the letter for support of the League of Nations.
One of Mrs. Davidson's sons suffered from a gas attack and spent five months in hospital. The fourth son served as an aviator.
Mrs. Davidson wrote...
"When an honest and concerted effort is being made...to save future mothers and sons from these sacrifices, it is hard to realize there are those who oppose such efforts.
I feel sure that among those who paid for the war there can be but one opinion, and that is to try the League. Please God it will not fail."
SOURCE
"Woman Who Sent Four Sons to War Out For League," The Evening World, New York City, October 13, 1920, Chronicling America, Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/
