America declares its 'manifest destiny'

Historical Context Note

Litencyc Editors (Independent Scholar - Europe)
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John L. O'Sullivan, the editor of the U.S. Magazine and Democratic Review, declares that the United States has a manifest destiny to occupy the North American continent. Manifest destiny became one of the most influential slogans in American history.

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Citation: Editors, Litencyc. "America declares its 'manifest destiny'". The Literary Encyclopedia. First published 01 March 2010 [https://staging.litencyc.com/php/stopics.php?rec=true&UID=10905, accessed 23 November 2024.]

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