Latin America and the United States by Elihu Root
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"Latin America and the United States" by Elihu Root is a collection of addresses and speeches written in the early 20th century. This work compiles the significant speeches given by Root during his visit to various Latin American countries as Secretary of State, emphasizing the importance of diplomacy and mutual respect among American republics. The primary focus of the text is on fostering goodwill and cooperation between the United States and its
southern neighbors. The opening of the compilation sets the stage for a series of speeches delivered by Elihu Root during the Third Conference of American Republics in Rio de Janeiro in 1906. Addressing various audiences, including government officials and students, Root articulates a vision for a united America that respects the independence of its states, promotes democracy, and nurtures economic ties. His speeches convey a message of mutual assistance and understanding, aiming to dispel misconceptions about U.S. intentions in Latin America and to advocate for peace and progress among the nations of the continent. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Root, Elihu, 1845-1937 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Bacon, Robert, 1860-1919 |
| Editor | Scott, James Brown, 1866-1943 |
| LoC No. | 17016739 |
| Title |
Latin America and the United States Addresses by Elihu Root |
| Credits |
Produced by Irma pehar, Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1401: Latin America local history: General |
| Subject | Latin America -- Foreign relations -- United States |
| Subject | United States -- Foreign relations -- Latin America |
| Subject | America -- Foreign relations |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 29003 |
| Release Date | May 30, 2009 |
| Last Update | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 630 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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