The belief embraced by American men at the turn of the twentieth century that "civilizing" nonwhite peoples was an expression of manly honor was inspired by

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This belief was inspired by Rudyard Kipling, particularly through his poem "The White Man's Burden," which urged the U.S. to take up the task of empire building and civilizing nonwhite peoples, framing it as a noble and manly duty.

The Belief Embraced by American Men at the Turn of the Twentieth