Underwriters of the United States
Hannah Farber (@columbia) discusses her book and explains how the insurance business and the United States discovered that they were good for one another.
Unassuming but formidable, American maritime insurers used their position at the pinnacle of global trade to shape the new nation. The international information they gathered and the capital they generated enabled them to play central roles in state building and economic development. During the Revolution, they helped the U.S. negotiate foreign loans, sell state debts, and establish a single national bank. Afterward, they increased their influence by lending money to the federal government and to its citizens. Even as federal and state governments began to encroach on their domain, maritime insurers adapted, preserving their autonomy and authority through extensive involvement in the formation of commercial law. Leveraging their claims to unmatched expertise, they operated free from government interference while simultaneously embedding themselves into the nation’s institutional fabric. By the early nineteenth century, insurers were no longer just risk assessors. They were nation builders and market makers.
Deeply and imaginatively researched, Underwriters of the United States uses marine insurers to reveal a startlingly original story of risk, money, and power in the founding era.
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Breaking News: What's Going On With Taiwan's President?
Washington Foreign Press Center Briefing on "Transit of Taiwan President through the United States
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Pentagon has started preparations for war with Russia and China in space
Pentagon has started preparations for war with Russia and China in space.
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LICK MY BODY CHALLENGE : WITH ALISSA VIOLET
I LICKED EVERYWHERE OMGG...
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“MOST PEOPLE FAIL” MONSTER ‘BIG MAC’ BURGER CHALLENGE In California | Man Vs Food
THATS A BIG BURGER!! AND IT'S DRIPPING?! Today we are attempting a giant burger challenge in a true man vs food style Fashion. Today we are at Sylvester's in Los Oso California taking on their "Big One" challenge! This burger eating challenge features a massive burger of your choice (from their menu offerings, like SLO California burger, big mac burger, bbq burger, cheese burger, etc), and costs around $50, but is free if completed in the 30 minute time limit. Winners also get a free tshirt. There have been countless attempts to complete this 5lb ish burger over the years between their few locations, but only a very small amount of winners! Can we defeat this giant eating challenge or will this burger challenge defeat us? We will explore some of California's must see amazing sights in this California food tour and one of the worlds coolest hotels (the Madonna hotel) and a big cheese burger challenge.
Filmed April 2022
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The United States has struck facilities related to Iran’s IRGC in Syria
The United States has struck facilities related to Iran’s IRGC in Syria.
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$1 vs $1,000,000 Plane Ticket!
We spent over a million dollars and over a week flying to film this video so please watch the whole thing! The ending is worth it!
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China's Insane World War 3 Plan
If you go ahead and spin the proverbial wheel of global worry today, there’s a good chance you’ll land on the words “China” and “World War III.” Unfortunately, there are several reasons for that and they all lead to the question no one wants to think about:
Is China getting ready for World War 3?
In this video, we address the concern surrounding China's military expansion and its potential readiness for World War III. We examine the reasons why China is perceived as a possible threat, including its growing military might, incursions into Taiwanese airspace, and escalating tensions with the West.
Furthermore, recent events such as Japan's decision to purchase hundreds of new weapons for its own defense and the increasing military cooperation between the US and Australia are also indicative of a looming global conflict, likely to take place somewhere in the Indo-Pacific region. Therefore, the signs all point towards another doomsday scenario on the horizon, with some experts speculating that it could happen as early as 2024.
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Trump promises to end war in Ukraine in 24 hours
Trump promises to end war in Ukraine in 24 hours.
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