Isolationism

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Our whole duty, for the present, at any rate, is summed up in this motto, "America first."

Woodrow Wilson

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American foreign policy Isolationism

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Woodrow Wilson

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Political speech

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English

Time

1915 1910s 20th century

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Citation

Wilson, Woodrow. "America First." Associated Press Luncheon. 20 Apr. 1915, New York City, NY, USA. Address.

Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances, with any portion of the foreign world.

George Washington

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Isolationism Foreign policy International politics American politics

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George Washington

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Washington's Farewell Address Presidential Farewell Address

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Speech

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English

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1796 1790s 18th century

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Original Citation

Washington, George. "The Address of Gen. Washington to the People of America on His Declining the Presidency of the United States." Claypoole's American Daily Advertiser. Philadelphia: John Dunlap, 19 Sept. 1796.

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Washington, George. "Farewell Address, September 19, 1796." George Washington: Writings, edited by John Rhodehamel. Library of America, 1997.

Wherever the standard of freedom and Independence has been or shall be unfurled, there will her heart, her benedictions and her prayers be. But she goes not abroad in search of monsters to destroy.

John Quincy Adams

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Isolationism American foreign policy America

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John Quincy Adams

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Speeches of John Adams

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Political speech

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English

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1821 1820s 19th century

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Adams, John Quincy. Speech to the US House of Representatives on Foreign Policy. 4 July 1821, US Capitol Building, Washington DC, USA.

We have no disposition and we disclaim all right to meddle in disputes, whether internal or foreign, that may molest other countries, regarding them in their actual state as social communities, and preserving a strict neutrality in all their controversies.

Martin Van Buren

Inaugural Address of Martin van Buren

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Non-intervention Isolationism American foreign policy

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Martin Van Buren

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Inaugural Address of Martin van Buren Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

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1837 1830s 19th century

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Van Buren, Martin. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1837, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

No nation can longer be a fortress, lone and strong and safe. And any people, seeking such shelter for themselves, can now build only their own prison.

Dwight D. Eisenhower

Second Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Isolationism International politics Political theory

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Dwight D. Eisenhower

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Second Inaugural Address of Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential inaugural address

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English

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1957 1950s 20th century

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Eisenhower, Dwight D. "Second Inaugural Address." 21 Jan. 1957, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

America, our America, the America builded on the foundation laid by the inspired fathers, can be a party to no permanent military alliance. It can enter into no political commitments, nor assume any economic obligations which will subject our decisions to any other than our own authority.

Warren G. Harding

Inaugural Address of Warren G. Harding

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Isolationism American foreign policy

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Warren G. Harding

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Inaugural Address of Warren G. Harding Presidential inaugural address

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Speech

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Political speech

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English

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1921 1920s 20th century

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Harding, William G. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1921, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

Europe is again unsettled and the prospect of war increasing. Should the flame light up in any quarter, how far it may extend it is impossible to foresee. It is our peculiar felicity to be altogether unconnected with the causes which produce this menacing aspect elsewhere. With every power we are in perfect amity, and it is our interest to remain so if it be practicable on just conditions.

James Monroe

Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe

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Isolationism American foreign policy

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James Monroe

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Second Inaugural Address of James Monroe Presidential inaugural address

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English

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1821 1820s 19th century

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Monroe, James. "Second Inaugural Address." 5 Mar. 1821, House Chamber, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

We have cherished the policy of non-interference with affairs of foreign governments wisely inaugurated by Washington, keeping ourselves free from entanglement, either as allies or foes, content to leave undisturbed with them the settlement of their own domestic concerns.

William McKinley

First Inaugural Address of William McKinley

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Non-intervention Isolationism American foreign policy

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William McKinley

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First Inaugural Address of William McKinley Presidential inaugural address

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Political speech

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English

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1897 1890s 19th century

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McKinley, William. "First Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1897, Front of original Senate Wing, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.

We ought to cherish a sacred regard for the independence of all nations, and never attempt to interfere in the domestic concerns of any unless this shall be imperatively required by the great law of self-preservation.

James Buchanan

Inaugural Address of James Buchanan

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Non-intervention Isolationism American foreign policy

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James Buchanan

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Inaugural Address of James Buchanan Presidential inaugural address

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English

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1857 1850s 19th century

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Buchanan, James. "Inaugural Address." 4 Mar. 1857, East Portico, US Capitol Building, Washington, DC, USA.