1. American Exceptionalism in the Cold War (1947-1961)
... Truman's move into Korea and accepted the decision supported by the new ideology. A survey taken by the State Department showed that 80% of Americans supported sending troops into Korea.39 Americans generally interpreted events in the mindset of exceptionalism as their strongest weapon against communism, and so spreading this was a service to the world. As secretary of State Dean ... was largely funded by the Soviet Union, and attempted to organize a peace movement in favour of the concept internationally.46 Kruschev seemed determined to focus on the internal structure and economy of...
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