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Page 43
... desire to be remem- bered by the epitaph : ' Here lies John Adams , who took upon him- self the responsibility of the peace with France in the year 1800. ' 30 The difficulties that Adams had faced in his efforts to preserve peace ...
... desire to be remem- bered by the epitaph : ' Here lies John Adams , who took upon him- self the responsibility of the peace with France in the year 1800. ' 30 The difficulties that Adams had faced in his efforts to preserve peace ...
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... desire for a big navy , ' Theo- dore Roosevelt exercised a pressure upon Congress which few members , in spite of personal misgivings , were able to resist . Accordingly , within the four years down to 1905 , Congress au- thorized ten ...
... desire for a big navy , ' Theo- dore Roosevelt exercised a pressure upon Congress which few members , in spite of personal misgivings , were able to resist . Accordingly , within the four years down to 1905 , Congress au- thorized ten ...
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... desire to ex- tend American aid to England and France in their struggle against Nazi Germany . Such help , it was said , would keep the war from spreading to the Americas and insure peace for the United States . Opponents of repeal , on ...
... desire to ex- tend American aid to England and France in their struggle against Nazi Germany . Such help , it was said , would keep the war from spreading to the Americas and insure peace for the United States . Opponents of repeal , on ...
Contents
The AngloAmerican Heritage | 3 |
The Founding Fathers Reaffirm Civil Supremacy | 18 |
The Defeat of the Federalist Military Plans | 32 |
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