The American Navy and Liberia An Address before the American Colonization Society, January 18, 1876

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In the wake of the mid-19th century, as the United States grappled with its identity and the legacy of slavery, Robert Wilson Shufeldt's "The American Navy and Liberia" offers a compelling exploration of the Navy's pivotal role in the establishment of the Republic of Liberia. This address, delivered before the American Colonization Society, delves into the complexities of American intervention and the concept of "unalienable rights" as they pertain to freedom and governance. Ideal for historians and civic activists, this document provides a nuanced understanding of maritime influence on international relations and the ideological underpinnings of colonization. Discover how naval power shaped Liberia’s trajectory and the broader implications of American expansionism in this thought-provoking discourse.