There are many reasons why government spending (on a percentage basis) has over the last 100 years including growth in urban areas that require more government services and the concept of equal opportunity.

in 1897, pershing became a tactical officer at west point, and that's where he was given the nickname "black jack." pershing's first name is "john," for which "jack" is a nickname, and he was a white man who commanded black troops. hence "black jack".

to act quickly in times of danger to the united states

because you have to act quickly if you want to live/survive.

the china one is last

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