 Cuba, almost in sight of our shores, from a multitude of considerations has become an object of transcendent importance to the commercial and political interests of our Union. Its commanding position with reference to the Gulf of Mexico and the West India...  The North American Review - Page 7441896Full view - About this book
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...constructive policy that aimed at dominance in the Caribbean and the leadership of the New World. [Cuba's] commanding position with reference to the Gulf of Mexico and the West Indian seas, its situation midway between our southern coast and the Island of San Domingo. . .the... | |
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