The Good Neighbor Policy: A Study in Friendly Relations

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1940-06

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McCarter, Frances Alice

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It is only in the past few years that the relations of the United States with Latin America have exoited a large measure of interest in the American people. This trend of opinion seems to be based upon two factors: the influence of line run forces which go far back in inter-American history, and the present European situation which seems to be turning Americans from the turmoil there to the neighborhood closer home. To both of these tendencies the Latin American policy of Franklin D. Roosevelt has given considerable impetus. When in his inaugural address, 1933, President Roosevelt dedicated this country to the "policy of the good neighbor", the pledge was in reality to the world. Historically, however, the term has come to cover American relations with the twenty Latin republics of the western hemisphere. During the years, 1933-1939, four principles have emerged as the elements of the good neighbor policy -- non-intervention, reciprocal trade, continental solidarity and cultural understanding. To trace the course of development and to attempt some sort of an evaluation this thesis is dedicated. That it will be of itself but a reflection of the passing parade is an indication of the renewed interest in the relations of the new world.

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110 pages

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Good neighbor policy, United States -- Foreign relations, Foreign policy, United States history

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