1. U.S. HISTORY ON THIS DAY: Christopher Columbus, an Italian explorer, sighted Watling Island in the Bahamas In celebration of the 400th anniversary of the Columbus landing the original version of the Pledge of Allegiance was first recited in public schools Filming began on "The Wizard of Oz." In Aden, Yemen, the USS Cole, a U.S. Navy destroyer, experienced a large explosion while refueling The explosion was the result of a terrorist attack.
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US FOREIGN POLICY & AMERICAN IMPERIALISM
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2. American Progress: John Gast

3. Manifest Destiny
Manifest Destiny is a term for the attitude prevalent during the 19th century period of American expansion that the United States not only could, but was destined to, stretch from coast to coast. This attitude helped fuel western settlement, Native American removal and war with Mexico.