Notes
- 1952 Dwight D. Eisenhower elected as US president replacing Harry Truman
- Richard Nixon his Vice-President promised to end Korean War
- Began doctrine of containment around the world
Included:
- OAS (Latin America)
- ANZUS (New Zealand and Australia)
- SEATO (Southeast Asia)
- CENTO (Middle East)
Summary
When Eisenhower replaced Truman as president in 1962, he began a doctrine of containment around the world, intending to prevent the spread of communism. Eisenhower also promised to end the Korean War. In order to limit the effects of nationalism, establish a free trade bloca, and establish a common front against communism, the EEC was created.
Quotes
If you want total security, go to prison. There you're fed, clothed, given medical care and so on. The only thing lacking... is freedom.
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
- Dwight D. Eisenhower
Subjunctive Question
Did the Eisenhower Doctrine really help stop communism from spreading worldwide? Or did it just stall it?
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