Mathew Carey
...up almost half of his writings was in favor of protective tariffs for the United States emerging manufacturing economy. His views made him a strong supporter of the War of 1812, as he believed it was the only way to secure American economic freedom.[10] Among other economic interests, Carey called
Communism
...stence,” September 10, 1954 Concerned with the expansion of communism, the United States continued to pursue a policy of containment. Many believed that the Soviet Union existence threatened the safety and freedoms of mankind. Knudsen, “Saigon or Bust,” May 18, 1972 With the establishment of communism in Eastern Europe and
The Centennial Fountain
...er being better focused on the CTAU’s mission to encourage people to turn away from alcohol. While the main Irish American connection was removed, the CTAU incorporated it into other elements including four statues of famous Irish-Catholics in American history. The men chosen for this honor were Commodore John Barry,
Historic Anti-Catholic Cartoons
...es. World events, such as the new dogma of papal infallibility (the belief that the pope cannot be wrong in matters of faith), raised concerns that Catholics owed allegiance first to the Church and not to the United States. The increasing number of Catholic immigrants, most notably from Ireland, led