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In response to "Pretty much that. I don't think anyone has argued that the Wilson Administration could have prevented WWI. Neither do I think the Administration -- (edited)" by ReluctantCynic

Though from what you’re describing, the problem was more about American isolationism.

Posted by Roger More (aka RogerMore) Dec 21 '22, 13:53

Earlier US involvement in WW1 and greater engagement in the peace negotiations seems more consistent w moral diplomacy than not.

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Oh, definitely. - ReluctantCynic Dec 21, 13:56 2
- But it was used as justification to intervene in other countries - just in the Americas. Mexico, Haiti, Cuba, etc - Roger More Dec 21, 14:04 1
  - It's absolutely an extension of the Monroe Doctrine and Manifest Destiny into foreign policy. And you rightly pointed out that - ReluctantCynic Dec 21, 14:59

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