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... Despite the strong opposition of the New England states , Congress on 22 March 1783 , a few days after the Newburgh Address , passed an act commuting its earlier provision of half pay for life to full pay for a period of five years ...
... Despite the strong opposition of the New England states , Congress on 22 March 1783 , a few days after the Newburgh Address , passed an act commuting its earlier provision of half pay for life to full pay for a period of five years ...
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... despite a reference to the changing economic interests of the United States which seemed to require a stronger navy , reaffirmed the tradi- tional view that ' Our reliance for protection and defense on the land must be mainly on our ...
... despite a reference to the changing economic interests of the United States which seemed to require a stronger navy , reaffirmed the tradi- tional view that ' Our reliance for protection and defense on the land must be mainly on our ...
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... despite some leanings toward a policy of collective security , protested that a navy for such purposes would exceed the legitimate de- fense needs of the country and plunge the nation into militarism and imperialism . A large navy would ...
... despite some leanings toward a policy of collective security , protested that a navy for such purposes would exceed the legitimate de- fense needs of the country and plunge the nation into militarism and imperialism . A large navy would ...
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The AngloAmerican Heritage | 3 |
The Founding Fathers Reaffirm Civil Supremacy | 18 |
The Defeat of the Federalist Military Plans | 32 |
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