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Certain Policies of the Present Administration and Their Effects: An Address Delivered Before the Boston City Club, Boston, Mass;, On April 13, 1916; ... and Their Effects (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Reed Smoot

 
9781331209539: Certain Policies of the Present Administration and Their Effects: An Address Delivered Before the Boston City Club, Boston, Mass;, On April 13, 1916; ... and Their Effects (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explains the policy choices shaping the United States in 1916 and their practical effects.

This address analyzes how government actions, from preparedness to tariffs and trade, influence national strength, industry, and international relations.

The work presents a clear, accessible discussion of the era’s pressing questions. It ties domestic policy to global events, showing how speech and policy intertwined in a time of upheaval.

  • Why preparedness and a strong Navy were argued as essential to national security.
  • How tariff and trade policies affected American industry and exports.
  • Impacts of U.S. actions in Mexico and on international relations.
  • The shifting view of protectionism, free trade, and economic power during wartime.

Ideal for readers of early 20th‑century American political history and policy debates.

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