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Wars and Diplomacy

Learn more about the people, places, and events that shaped and defined America's involvement in foreign affairs, wars, conflicts, and diplomacy
Top Six Foreign Policy Doctrines
The first major presidential foreign policy doctrine was created by James Monroe on December 2, 1823. In 1904, Theodore Roosevelt made a major amendment to the Monroe Doctrine. While many other presidents announced overarching foreign policy goals, the term "presidential doctrine" refers to a more consistently applied foreign policy ideology. The four other presidents included in this list of pre…
Top American History War Movies
Here are the top 10 best war movies that are based on events from America's past.
Timeline of Wars with American Involvement
This American History timeline focuses on American involvement in wars and military actions from the colonial era to the present day.

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