From Isolation to Leadership: Revised. A Review of American Foreign PolicyDoubleday, Page, 1922 - 294 pages |
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Page 47
... military power of the United States , which was , of course , greater then than at any previous time in our history . All this un- doubtedly had its effect on Napoleon's mind , but it appears that conditions in Europe just at that ...
... military power of the United States , which was , of course , greater then than at any previous time in our history . All this un- doubtedly had its effect on Napoleon's mind , but it appears that conditions in Europe just at that ...
Page 90
... which greatly narrows our possibilities . " I take it , you agree with us that we are to limit as far as possible our military operations in China , to withdraw our troops at the earliest 90 From Isolation to Leadership.
... which greatly narrows our possibilities . " I take it , you agree with us that we are to limit as far as possible our military operations in China , to withdraw our troops at the earliest 90 From Isolation to Leadership.
Page 94
... President Roosevelt had urged them to sur- render their claim to the Island of Saghalien and to give up all idea of an indemnity . Japa- nese military triumph had again , as at the close 94 From Isolation to Leadership.
... President Roosevelt had urged them to sur- render their claim to the Island of Saghalien and to give up all idea of an indemnity . Japa- nese military triumph had again , as at the close 94 From Isolation to Leadership.
Page 95
Revised. A Review of American Foreign Policy John Holladay Latané. nese military triumph had again , as at the close of the Chino - Japanese War , been followed by di- plomatic defeat , and for this defeat Japanese public opinion held ...
Revised. A Review of American Foreign Policy John Holladay Latané. nese military triumph had again , as at the close of the Chino - Japanese War , been followed by di- plomatic defeat , and for this defeat Japanese public opinion held ...
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... military defense of the territory in dispute , and to extend over it the laws of the United States . A few months later notice was given to England , but at the same time the hope was expressed that the matter might be adjusted ...
... military defense of the territory in dispute , and to extend over it the laws of the United States . A few months later notice was given to England , but at the same time the hope was expressed that the matter might be adjusted ...
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Page 209 - The Turkish portions of the present Ottoman Empire should be assured a secure sovereignty, but the other nationalities which are now under Turkish rule should be assured an undoubted security of life and an absolutely unmolested opportunity of autonomous development...
Page 200 - The world must be made safe for democracy. Its peace must be planted upon the tested foundations of political liberty. We have no selfish ends to serve. We desire no conquest, no dominion. We seek no indemnities for ourselves, no material compensation for the sacrifices we shall freely make. We are but one of the champions of the rights of mankind.
Page 38 - With the movements in this hemisphere we are of necessity more immediately connected, and by causes which must be obvious to all enlightened and impartial observers. The political system of the allied powers is essentially different in this respect from that of America.
Page 10 - It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances with any portion of the foreign world, so far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it; for let me not be understood as capable of patronizing infidelity to existing engagements.
Page 208 - Belgium, the whole world will agree, must be evacuated and restored without any attempt to limit , the sovereignty which she enjoys in common with all other free nations. No other single act will serve as this will serve to restore confidence among the nations in the laws which they have themselves set and determined for the government of their relations with one another. Without this healing act the whole structure and validity of international law is forever impaired. VIII. All French territory...
Page 37 - In the discussions to which this interest has given rise and in the arrangements by which they may terminate the occasion has been judged proper for asserting, as a principle in which the rights and interests of the United States are involved, that the American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for future colonization by any European powers.
Page 139 - If a nation shows that it knows 'how to act with reasonable efficiency and decency in social and political matters, if it keeps order and pays its obligations, it need fear no interference from the United States. Chronic wrongdoing, or an impotence which results in a general loosening of the ties of civilized society...
Page 139 - Chronic wrongdoing, or an impotence which results in a general loosening of the ties of civilized society, may in America, as elsewhere, ultimately require intervention by some civilized nation, and in the Western Hemisphere the adherence of the United States to the Monroe Doctrine may force the United States, however reluctantly, in flagrant cases of such wrongdoing or impotence, to the exercise of an international police power.
Page 278 - To use their influence for the purpose of effectually establishing and maintaining the principle of equal opportunity for the commerce and industry of all nations throughout the territory of China...
Page 67 - Nothing contained in this convention shall be so construed as to require the United States of America to depart from its traditional policy of not intruding upon, interfering with, or entangling itself in the political questions of policy or internal administration of any foreign state; nor shall anything contained in the said convention be construed to imply a relinquishment by the United States of America of its traditional attitude toward purely American questions.