| At the beginning of the 20th century, the Ethiopian and American nations embarked upon a journey that assisted in setting the moral and legal framework for the conduct of the nations of the world. America articulated a vision of anti-colonialism, collective security and international free trade; and Ethiopia lived the reality of being victor and victim of colonialism, a symbol of collective security and a beneficiary of international trade. By 1954, both nations had an established friendship and a bonding that transcended diplomatic considerations. They were bonded by the experiences of two world wars, the global black rights struggles (including pan-Africanism and the American Civil Rights Movement), and, the Cold War.;This research examines the 1954 USA visit by Haile Selassie, and provides a comprehensive picture of events that led to the visit including, the Cold War, the history of relations between America, and Ethiopia and Ethiopians and African Americans. |
