... was necessary to maintain and further America's position in international politics, commerce, and military power. For instance, coaling stations were required to refuel both merchant and military vessels on long journeys. Military vessels were often necessary, even in peace-time, to protect business ships in open waters, and without refueling stations somewhere along the way to, say, China, trade would be ... ...

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... of political and religious persecution, it has become America's historical responsibility to serve as an advocate of liberty, freedom and human rights. Most immigrants who left their homelands endured difficult journeys in coming to America. Symbols such as the Statue of Liberty offered strength and hope to start a new home in this foreign land. America has always embraced immigrants. In fact ... ...

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