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Page 70
... expressed his appreciation , but afterwards noted in his diary that he felt no inclination to extol the system of military education . ' The next day , while observing a Columbian College commencement in Washington , he contrasted it ...
... expressed his appreciation , but afterwards noted in his diary that he felt no inclination to extol the system of military education . ' The next day , while observing a Columbian College commencement in Washington , he contrasted it ...
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... expressed that so big a country should have a big navy . Instead of taking pride in the possession of a big navy , the Amer- ican people ought to be proud of not needing one . This is their distinguishing privilege , and it is their ...
... expressed that so big a country should have a big navy . Instead of taking pride in the possession of a big navy , the Amer- ican people ought to be proud of not needing one . This is their distinguishing privilege , and it is their ...
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... expressed on grounds that it would result in militarism and bring over to the United States the very system defeated in Ger- many . Senator Kenneth D. McKellar of Tennessee , one of the most active opponents of conscription , expressed ...
... expressed on grounds that it would result in militarism and bring over to the United States the very system defeated in Ger- many . Senator Kenneth D. McKellar of Tennessee , one of the most active opponents of conscription , expressed ...
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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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