Over 200 years is a bit overstating. The Pig war of 1859 [1] is less than 200 years ago (and sure, relatively minor). The Mexican American War of 1846-1848 [2]

Over 200 years is a bit overstating. The Pig war of 1859 [1] is less than 200 years ago (and sure, relatively minor). The Mexican American War of 1846-1848 [2] was much more significant and also less than 200 years ago. But since those times, lots of peace and goodwill with our neighbors, which is condusive to prosperity. [1] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_War_(1859) https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pig_War_(1859) [2] https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican%E2%80%93American_War https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexican%E2%80%93American_War