Dr. Russ Tremayne presents: 

William Borah was a U.S. Senator from Idaho who served from 1907 to 1940. He was a leading isolationist and a prominent figure in American foreign policy during the early 20th century. Borah was influential because of his strong opposition to U.S. involvement in international affairs, particularly during World War I. He was a vocal critic of American entry into the war and advocated for a more limited role for the U.S. in world affairs. Borah's influence on U.S. foreign policy was significant in that he helped to shape the debate over the proper role of the U.S. in world affairs. His views on isolationism were influential in the U.S. political establishment and helped to push the country towards a more limited role in international affairs. Additionally, his opposition to U.S. involvement in World War I helped to galvanize public opposition to the conflict and contributed to a broader movement against American entry into the war. Borah's legacy continues to shape debates about the proper role of the U.S. in world affairs, and his views on isolationism continue to be a subject of discussion and debate in the modern era.

Frank Church was a U.S. Senator from Idaho who served from 1957 to 1981. He was influential in American foreign policy during the latter part of the 20th century. Church was known for his opposition to the expansion of executive power in foreign affairs and was a vocal critic of U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War. Frank Church's opposition to the Vietnam War was significant because it represented a departure from the views of most of the political establishment and the prevailing foreign policy of the time. His opposition to the conflict helped to galvanize public opposition to the war and contributed to a broader movement against U.S. involvement. Additionally, Church's advocacy for a more limited role for the U.S. in foreign affairs helped to shape the debate over the proper function of the U.S. in world affairs. It influenced the development of U.S. foreign policy in the decades that followed. In addition to his opposition to the Vietnam War, Frank Church was involved in several critical developments in Latin American relations, including the Cuban Revolution and the Panama Canal Treaty. His advocacy for human rights and democracy in the region helped to establish a more progressive and respectful U.S. foreign policy toward Latin America. Church's legacy continues to influence debates about the proper role of the U.S. in world affairs. His views on executive power and U.S. involvement in foreign conflicts continue to be discussed and debated in the modern era.