America has dealt with Islamic/Muslim nations for as long as there has been America. Jefferson had a Koran. The historical situation was this. There were a group of Muslims insisting non-Muslim traders pay them tribute to navigate and trade along the Barbary Coast. These were called the Barbary Coast Pirates.
Jefferson obtained a Koran as a way to “know your enemy”. After reading about Islam, he decided the best approach was to build a Navy and take them out as opposed to just paying their “tribute”. This is why we initially had a Navy.
Our Marines’ Hymn is based on this.
From the Halls of Montezuma
To the shores of Tripoli;
We fight our country’s battles
In the air, on land, and sea;
First to fight for right and freedom
And to keep our honor clean;
We are proud to claim the title
Of United States Marine.
Our flag’s unfurled to every breeze
From dawn to setting sun;
We have fought in ev’ry clime and place
Where we could take a gun;
In the snow of far-off Northern lands
And in sunny tropic scenes;
You will find us always on the job
The United States Marines
Here’s health to you and to our Corps
Which we are proud to serve;
In many a strife we’ve fought for life
And never lost our nerve;
If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven’s scenes;
They will find the streets are guarded
By United States Marines.
The shores of Tripoli is a reference to the Barbary Coast pirates.
Islam is NOT a religion. Islam poses as a religion in order to gain protection. It is a method of domination and such has been the fate of 50 some nations over the years. It starts as “refugees”…why don’t they seek refuge in an Islamic state? Because they aren’t refugees. They are advance troops. And now we allow them to immigrate here and even elect them to government office.