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The United States, who led the way in the overthrow of the feudal doctrine of perpetual allegiance, are among the last to indicate how their own citizens may elect another nationality.
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Grant points out the contradiction in the U.S. stance on expatriation compared to its historical role in abolishing perpetual allegiance.
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