Rudyard Kipling, “The White Man’s Burden” (1899) As the United States waged war against Filipino insurgents, the British writer and poet Rudyard Kipling urged the Americans to take up “the white man’s burden.” Take up the White Man’s burden— Send forth the best ye breed— Go send your sons to exile To serve your captives’ … Continue reading Rudyard Kipling, “The White Man’s Burden” (1899)