Atlantic Pact Reflects Longstanding US Involvement Not New
Column argues the Atlantic pact formalizes a trend the United States has followed since 1945 and earlier, framing peacetime alliance with Western Europe as a continuation of history. It cites Jefferson and Schlesinger to claim isolationism was a myth and that Washington’s entangling alliances warning is misattributed.
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Atlantic Pact and American Entanglements Through History
The piece surveys U S views on alliances from Washington to Jefferson and beyond. It notes Washingtons worry about entangling alliances yet allows temporary pacts. It contrasts eras without world wars with Schlesingers claim that the United States has inevitably become involved in North Atlantic operations.
North Atlantic pact full name noted as intentional
The speaker states it is no accident that the complete designation of the pact is the North Atlantic pact. The remark emphasizes deliberate naming of the alliance involving Atlantic nations.
Rainfall totals and averages from Winchester study
24 hour precipitation ending 7 am none. March rainfall to date .75 inches. 1949 rainfall to date 6.41 inches. Average annual rainfall over 36 years 36.42 inches. Monthly means from 1913 to 1948 list January 2.47, February 1.92, March 2.91, April 3.07, May 3.68, June 3.88, July 3.81, August 3.82, September 2.58, October 3.34, November 2.50, December 2.42 inches. Courtesy Winchester Research Laboratory.
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