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Portrait of Stratford Canning

Stratford Canning

British diplomat and Minister to the United States, known for his arrogance and diplomatic skill.

From "John Quincy Adams: American Statesmen Series" by Morse, John T., Jr. (John Torrey)

Core Belief

"Believed in the importance of British power and influence, and was determined to maintain British dominance in the world."

Worldview

Saw the world as a hierarchy of nations, with Great Britain at the top, and believed that it was his duty to protect British interests and maintain British power.

Personality

Arrogant, intelligent, and skilled in diplomacy, he possessed a strong sense of British superiority and a determination to protect British interests.

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