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Chinese Culture And Postmodern Diplomacy, Jeremy C. Wooden

Undergraduate Honors Capstone Projects

The United States presently finds itself standing at a remarkable historical juncture. As the world's only "remaining superpower," it enjoys the benefit of military superiority, economic prosperity, and vast cultural influence. Yet despite its seeming superiority to other nations -or, perhaps, in spite of it- the future is not necessarily secured for the United States. While Americans may be able to take American power for granted, there is a general sense that the United States is either at or near the apex of its influence; that, as Samuel Huntington has argued, while the U.S. will remain strong, its strength …

0576: Richard Marks Collection, 1953-2012, Marshall University Special Collections

Guides to Manuscript Collections

This collection consists of two series, with Series I containing material related to genealogy and Series II containing professional papers relevant to Richard Marks’ career at the NSA and CIA. The bulk of the collection consists of Mr. Marks' genealogical research on his family, including publications, family trees, forms, and other research tools. Professional papers include a Turkish-American Association exhibit of stamps between 1961-1965, as well as clippings, white papers, pamphlets, and booklets related to foreign policy and intelligence issues primarily about the U.S.S.R., but also including major powers in Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.

The Background And Development Of The 1871 Korean-American Incident: A Case Study In Cultural Conflict, Robert Ray Swartout Jr.

Dissertations and Theses

This study is an attempt to combine the disciplines of Asian history and United States diplomatic history in analyzing the 1871 Korean-American Incident. The Incident revolves around the Low-Rodgers expedition to Korea, and the subsequent breakdown of peaceful negotiations into a military clash of arms.

To describe the Incident as merely another example of American "imperialism,'' or as a result of narrow-minded Korean isolationism, is to oversimplify its causes and miss the larger implications that can be learned from it. A basic premise of this paper is that the 1871 Incident is an example of East-West cultural conflict. As such, …

Our Peril If Britain Falls, 1941-1943, Committee To Defend America By Aiding The Allies

World War II Era Documents, 1939-1945

A typed propaganda pamphlet entitled, "Our Peril if Britain Falls", by the Committee to Defend America by Aiding the Allies, dating from circa 1941-1943. Within, the pamphlet outlines what the United States will lose and risk should Britain fall to Adolf Hitler's Germany.

Colonel House Abroad, Charles T. Dix

Historical Dissertations & Theses

The purpose of this thesis it to trace the influence of Edward Mandell House upon the formation of Woodrow Wilson's foreign policy.

Some of the dissertations and theses below reflect the time period in which they were written. Some titles and materials may include outdated or offensive terminology, perspectives, and insensitive language.

Industrial Democracy, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Documents, 1919-1938

A typed copy of an unpublished essay entitled, "Industrial Democracy", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated March 31, 1920. Within, Wilson lays out the framework of a concept for domestic reform entitled "'Industrial Democracy".

A Wise Senate And A Foolish Diplomacy, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

Documents, 1919-1938

A typed copy of an unpublished essay entitled, "A Wise Senate and a Foolish Diplomacy", written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson, dated March 26, 1920. Within, Wilson argues the benefits of the Senate's recent rejection of the Treaty of Versailles and warns against the dangers of foreign entanglements.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To John Bassett Moore, December 1, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to John Bassett Moore, dated December 1, 1917. Within, Wilson discusses sending some of his articles that discuss the British-American entente and warning against liberalism and sentimentality.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To Irwin Loughlin, December 1, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter written by Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to Irwin Loughlin, dated December 1, 1917. Within, Wilson discusses some articles he's attaching in regard to the British-American entente and expresses his desires to aid in the war in any way he can.

Letter From Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson To William G. Sharp, December 1, 1917, Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson

World War I Era Documents, 1914-1918

A typed copy of a letter from Francis Mairs Huntington-Wilson to William G. Sharp, dated December 1, 1917. Within, Wilson speaks of attaching some of his articles for Sharp to read and discusses U.S policy potential while warning against idealism.

Article From The Washington Post, January 25, 1911, Unknown

Notes, Speeches, Articles, and Addresses

The document is a copy of a typed article from the Washington Post concerning the best form of diplomacy for the Americas, whether it is military or monetary, and the intent of the Monroe Doctrine.

Diplomatic Letter Of Introduction For James Chesnut Of Camden, S.C. Written By John Forsyth, Secretary Of State, 1839., John Forsyth

Broadus R. Littlejohn, Jr. Manuscript and Ephemera Collection

Diplomatic letter of introduction for James Chesnut of Camden, S.C. "to the respective diplomatic agents of United States in Europe," written and signed by John Forsyth, U.S. Secretary of State, in compliance with a request from the Secretary of War Joel Poinsett (also from S.C.). 1839.