1889-1891: The importance of the “Windward Passage” was a recurring theme in Logan’s analysis of late 19th-century diplomacy.

1889-1891: The importance of the “Windward Passage” was a recurring theme in Logan’s analysis of late 19th-century diplomacy. This strategic maritime route made the acquisition of Môle Saint-Nicolas a primary goal for the Harrison administration, as it was seen as the essential gateway for protecting future American interests in an Isthmian canal.