The Potential of the Bering Strait Connection and the Two Manifest Destinies

The sources explain how the Bering Strait connection represents an opportunity for cooperation between nations. Specifically, the connection of a transcontinental railroad through the Bering Strait has been seen as a way to promote economic growth and development, as envisioned by figures like William Gilpin, Czar Nicholas II, Henry Wallace, and Vladimir Putin. The sources also note how this vision has been repeatedly put on hold due to global conflicts such as World Wars and the Cold War.

Furthermore, the sources contrast two different versions of Manifest Destiny:

• One version, associated with figures like Lincoln, Carey, and Gilpin, sought to spread progress and civilization through cooperation and economic development.
• The other version, aligned with British imperial interests, aimed to suppress weaker nations and expand slavery.

The sources suggest that the Bering Strait connection aligns with the more positive vision of Manifest Destiny, promoting collaboration and shared prosperity among nations.

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