Paul Nitze, George Kennan, and the History of the Cold War

The Untold Story of Two Titans of American Foreign Policy

Paul Nitze and George Kennan were two of the most influential American foreign policy thinkers of the Cold War era. Their ideas shaped the course of the Cold War, and their legacy continues to be debated today. This book tells the story of their lives and careers, and examines their impact on American foreign policy.

Nitze was a Republican who served in the Truman, Eisenhower, Kennedy, and Reagan administrations. He was a strong advocate of containment, the policy of preventing the spread of communism. Kennan was a Democrat who served in the Truman and Kennedy administrations. He was the author of the "Long Telegram," a seminal document that outlined the American policy of containment. Nitze and Kennan were often at odds with each other, but they both played a major role in shaping American foreign policy during the Cold War.

The Hawk and the Dove: Paul Nitze, George Kennan, and the History of the Cold War

by Nicholas Thompson

4.7 out of 5

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This book is a fascinating account of the lives and careers of two of the most important American foreign policy thinkers of the Cold War era. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Cold War and its impact on the world today.

Chapter 1: The Early Years

Paul Nitze was born in Chicago in 1907. He attended Harvard College and Harvard Law School. After graduating from law school, he worked in a Wall Street law firm. In 1940, he joined the State Department. Kennan was born in Milwaukee in 1904. He attended Princeton University and the University of Berlin. After graduating from Princeton, he joined the Foreign Service. In 1944, he was assigned to the U.S. embassy in Moscow.

Chapter 2: The Cold War Begins

In 1947, Nitze was appointed director of the Policy Planning Staff of the State Department. In this role, he was responsible for developing the American policy of containment. Kennan was appointed chargé d'affaires of the U.S. embassy in Moscow in 1946. In this role, he wrote the "Long Telegram," which outlined the American policy of containment.

Chapter 3: The Truman Administration

During the Truman administration, Nitze and Kennan were both key players in the development of American foreign policy. Nitze was a strong advocate of the Marshall Plan, which provided economic aid to Western Europe. Kennan was a strong advocate of the Truman Doctrine, which pledged American support for countries threatened by communism.

Chapter 4: The Eisenhower Administration

During the Eisenhower administration, Nitze and Kennan continued to play a major role in American foreign policy. Nitze was appointed assistant secretary of defense for international security affairs. Kennan was appointed ambassador to the Soviet Union.

Chapter 5: The Kennedy Administration

During the Kennedy administration, Nitze and Kennan were both appointed to high-level positions in the State Department. Nitze was appointed assistant secretary of state for international security affairs. Kennan was appointed ambassador to Yugoslavia.

Chapter 6: The Reagan Administration

During the Reagan administration, Nitze was appointed special adviser to the president for arms control. Kennan was appointed ambassador to the Soviet Union for a second time.

Chapter 7: The Legacy of Paul Nitze and George Kennan

Paul Nitze and George Kennan were two of the most influential American foreign policy thinkers of the Cold War era. Their ideas shaped the course of the Cold War, and their legacy continues to be debated today. This book is a fascinating account of their lives and careers, and it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the Cold War and its impact on the world today.

The Hawk and the Dove: Paul Nitze, George Kennan, and the History of the Cold War

by Nicholas Thompson

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	813 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	411 pages
Hardcover	:	197 pages
Item Weight	:	7.83 pounds
Dimensions	:	5.5 x 0.5 x 8.5 inches

FREE