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INTRODUCTION A.  Background and Research Question From the birth of the United States, sustaining a capable maritime industry was vastly important.  Merchant shipping was America’s link to far away lands, to foreign trade and international commerce.   A U.S.-flagged fleet was a source of pride for the nation, a symbol of strength in business and...
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