Roosevelt and Reagan's Latin American Policies

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"The purpose of this paper is to examine the United States' approach to Latin America under the Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt compared and contrasted to the approach toward that same region by President Ronald Reagan.

United States foreign policy has largely been guided by a faith in the efficacy of capitalism, a fear of foreign influence, a willingness to use military force, and a dread of revolution. This may seem a startling statement to some, since it undercuts the U.S. position as a promoter of the principles of the Declaration of Independence, but in fact, for the past two hundred years, the U.S. has not been an advocate of revolutionary change, but rather a protector of the status quo, frequently at all costs. Before exploring the difference in the policies of the two presidents mentioned above, it is necessary ... "

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