| ID | 146439 |
| Title Proper | U.S. merchant marine |
| Other Title Information | back to the future? |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | McMahon, Christopher J |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | The epigraphs that open this article are but three of a vast number of quotes from U.S. presidents, members of Congress, and military leaders calling for support of a U.S.-flag merchant marine.1 Throughout American history, dozens of laws have been proposed and passed that have, in varying degrees, supported the operation of U.S.-flag ships in both coastal and international trade; no law ever passed has called for a reduction in or the elimination of U.S.-flag ships. And yet, despite periods of great growth at various times in U.S. history, the U.S. Merchant Marine, once again, is in serious decline today. |
| `In' analytical Note | Naval War College Review Vol. 69, No.1; Winter 2016: p.87-108 |
| Journal Source | Naval War College Review Vol: 69 No 1 |
| Key Words | Merchant marine ; US ; U.S.-Flag Merchant Marine |