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French Gen. Jean de Rochambeau and American Gen. George Washington giving the last orders in October 1781 for the battle at Yorktown, where the British defeat ended the War of Independence. 'Siege of Yorktown' painting, Ann Ronan Pictures/Print Collector/Getty Images.

How allies have helped the US gain independence, defend freedom and keep the peace – even as the US did the same for our friends

Why should a country want or need allies? President Donald Trump and his followers seem to disdain the idea. So did George Washington.
Trump signed an executive order on February 13 sharpening plans to hit exports from countries that he says have trade policies that are unfair to the US. Francis Chung / Pool / EPA

Most of the world has long feared US power. Now its allies do too.

America’s allies are preparing to have to fend for themselves against not just their traditional foes, but also a predatory Washington.

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