President Woodrow Wilson's War Message to Congress, delivered on April 2, 1917, had the primary purpose of seeking a declaration of war against Germany during World War I.
The message aimed to rally support from Congress and the American public for the United States' entry into the war. Wilson outlined the reasons for taking action, emphasizing the threat posed by Germany's unrestricted submarine warfare, the sinking of American ships, and the violation of international laws and norms.
He argued that the United States needed to defend its rights and the principles of democracy. The purpose of the message was to justify and garner support for the United States' involvement in the war effort and to ultimately secure a declaration of war from Congress, which was granted on April 6, 1917.