James G. Blaine and His Contribution to Pan-Americanism
Abstract
Over fifty years ago James G. Blaine, with great tenacity of purpose, undertook the inauguration of a new era of friendly relations and mutual cooperation for all the republics in the Western Hemisphere. Animated by the sincere desire to advance the cause of peace and to promote by commercial and cultural intercourse the common welfare of these republics, Mr. Blaine labored with all the ardor and energy of his nature to attain his desired ends. As a result of the efforts which Mr. Blaine directed toward the interests of American peace and prosperity a bond of union we established with Latin America, destined to become the basis of one of the foremost policies of the United States, Pan-Americanism., That Blaine's contributions to this movement were substantial may be proved by a study of his diplomatic correspondence, his writings, and his activities in the State Department. However,. in order to appreciate these contributions, it is well to consider, first of all, a definition of the term "Pan-Americanism" and to review briefly the earlier efforts on the part of American statesmen to obtain the .American solidarity that Blaine sought.
Subject Area
Peace Studies|American history|International Relations
Recommended Citation
Shanahan, M. Francis, "James G. Blaine and His Contribution to Pan-Americanism" (1939). ETD Collection for Fordham University. AAI28927925.
https://research.library.fordham.edu/dissertations/AAI28927925
