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Non-recognition of territorial gains by aggression (Stimson Doctrine)
| Cycle | Candidate | Position | Solution | Strength | Attribution | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Herbert Hoover (Republican) | Never recognize territory gained in violation of the peace pacts (the Stimson Doctrine) | Maintain the doctrine, announced over Manchuria in January 1932 and endorsed by the League and the Western Hemisphere nations, that the United States will not recognize title to territory acquired in violation of the Kel… | specific_pledge | candidate_direct | kept |