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2 AIM: How successful was the administration of Eisenhower and JFK in fighting the Cold War?

3 I. Eisenhower and the Cold War
A. Dulle’s Diplomacy B. Massive Retaliation Brinkmanship: the practice of pushing a dangerous situation to the verge of disaster in order to achieve the most advantageous outcome

4 B. Asia 1. Korean Armistice – 1953 2. Fall of Indochina-
A. Geneva Conference B. Domino Theory C. SEATO-

5 C. Middle East 1. Suez Crisis-
2. Eisenhower Doctrine – US $ aid to counter growing Soviet influence in M.E . US marines sent to Lebanon OPEC formed

6 U.S. Soviet Relations A. “Spirit of Geneva” B. Hungarian Revolt

7 C. Spuitnik - 1957 1. US Reaction
A : National Defense Education Act B NASA

8 D. “We Will Bury YOU!”

9 F. Cuban Revolution 1959

10 II. Eisenhower’s Farewell Address
"This conjunction of an immense military establishment and a large arms industry is new in the American experience. The total influence – economic, political, even spiritual – is felt in every city, every Statehouse, every office of the Federal government. We recognize the imperative need for this development. Yet we must not fail to comprehend its grave implications. Our toil, resources and livelihood are all involved; so is the very structure of our society. "

11 III. JFK’s Foreign Policy
1961- “Bay of Pigs” Fiasco

12 B. Vienna Summit with Kruschev
1. Berlin Wall Speech: “Ich bein Berliner” 2:50

13 C. Cuban Missile Crisis - 1962

14 13 Days: Brinkmanship: Resolution: USSR removes missiles from Cuba, US removes missiles in Turkey

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16 D. Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

17 E. Third World Countries
Peace Corps: Flexible Response:


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