During world war i, buying war bonds was a way for people to

imperialism is a type of government that seeks to increase its size, either by forcing (through war) or influencing (through politics) other countries to submit to their rule. the sun never sets on the roman empire, or so went the saying when rome controlled the majority of europe 2000 years ago.

the award is named for an american naval historian and theorist, rear admiral alfred thayer mahan, united states navy who, through his writing, provided stimulus and guidance to those who share in the defense of the nation.