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The Revival of "Manifest Destiny" and Its Implications on US Territorial ExpansionAs President Donald Trump begins his second term in office, a phrase from American history has made a comeback: "Manifest Destiny." This ideology, which fueled westward expansion in the 19th century, has been revived by Trump's aggressive foreign policy and territorial expansionist rhetoric.A Brief History of Manifest DestinyIn the 19th century, Manifest Destiny was used to justify the United States' drive to expand its territory westward, all the way to the Pacific. This expansion came at the cost of Mexican and Native American lands, often through violent means. The phrase was seen as a divine justification for this territorial growth.Trump's Revival of Manifest DestinyFast-forward to 2025, where Trump has vowed to acquire Greenland, target the Panama Canal, and make Canada its 51st state. This aggressive expansionist rhetoric is reminiscent of Manifest Destiny's fervor and nationalism. However, Trump's revival of this ideology has sparked concerns about its implications on international relations.A Shift in ToneHistorian Alan Kraut notes that Manifest Destiny was "a belief on the part of some Americans... that God intended this country to expand from one coast to the other." While key to Trump's foreign policy, his territorial expansionist threats have rattled Washington's diplomatic relationships. Trump himself hasn't shied away from themes of religion and nationalism.The Dark Legacy of Westward ExpansionUS westward expansion in the 1800s was a violent era in American history. The war against Mexico and the dispossession of Native Americans are just two examples of this dark legacy. One particularly grim chapter is the Trail of Tears, where thousands of Native Americans were forced out of the US southeast.Renaming LandmarksA portrait of president Andrew Jackson, whose Indian Removal Act spurred the ethnic cleansing or genocide of Native American tribes, now hangs in the Oval Office at Trump's request. Trump also renamed Alaska's highest peak back to Mount McKinley, renaming it after William McKinley, a president who oversaw the acquisition of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Philippines, and Hawaii.Outdated?Reviving 19th-century style imperialist expansion won't come without a fight. Canada, Greenland, and Panama have pushed back on Trump's rhetoric, which is itself a callback to a young American nation teeming with immigrants and a booming population – a far cry from the president's isolationist vision today.A Shift in PerspectiveHistorian Kraut notes that "Manifest Destiny of the old-fashioned kind... is gone, right?" There are other powerful countries in the world, and an interdependence among nations that Mr. Trump may not realize.In conclusion, Trump's revival of Manifest Destiny marks a shift in tone for American foreign policy. While some see this as a bold move to reclaim America's greatness, others view it as an outdated and aggressive approach to international relations. As the world continues to evolve, it remains to be seen whether Trump's vision for territorial expansion will prevail.Keywords: Manifest Destiny, US territorial expansion, Donald Trump, nationalism, religion, imperialism

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