This book argues that the Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States, should be a symbol of peace and international cooperation. Henry Churchill Semple proposes the creation of a League for Peace based on the principles of the American Revolution and the Enlightenment. Semple argues that the United States has a unique role to play in promoting peace and liberty around the world. This work is a thought-provoking exploration of the connections between American ideals and global politics.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.