Following George Kennan's Long Telegram in 1946, Truman knew he had to act upon Kennan's analysis of the current state in Europe. ... This act stood up to the Soviets in complete disregard for their blockade and eventually led to the soviets repealing their blockade. ... These arguments are incorrect as it was first warned by Kennan that the Soviets would seek to spread their influence to war torn Europe and the steps taken by Truman were all in the best interest of the protection of freedom. ...

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The basic protection against either chemical or biological agents is the protective mask. ... If used in time and worn properly, it gives practically complete protection to the lungs and eyes. ... These agents may act directly on the skin, lungs, and your membranes or be absorbed through your skin or lungs causing injury. ...

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Gouzenko shared the classified information with him, and he agreed to assist in his protection and offered to contact the RCMP and External Affairs. ... Meanwhile, Gouzenko and his family was offered protection and Igor applied for citizenship in Canada. ... It is to act as a separate civilian service to stop the spread of Soviet Communism. ...

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The adult world during World War II was one of sadness, bravery and hatred while the world of a young New England schoolboy was filled with happiness, routine and protection. ... Brinker's immaturity exhibits itself in this act of revenge that forever changes Devon. ... Gene struggles with his need to act in a responsible and mature manner while Phineas just wants to be frivolous. ...

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History: Cheers and Jeers Throughout history we see that continuity and change have characterized the history of the world. Also, history ultimately repeats itself. In many instances throughout history we see the rising and falling of many nations, leaders, militias, etc. Many of these stick i...

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Hitler turned to still wealthy and powerful German industrialists for money to fund his rallies and campaigns and in return promised a disciplined work force ( trade unions would be abolished) and protection against communists. ... In power he demanded and got an "The Enabling Act" which let Hitler make his own laws and the Germans lost their legal rights. ...

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Though Switzerland is a neutral country, they do have a military air force, which is for their own protection. ... They did not act like a neutral nation would act during a war, but history books and encyclopedias still say that they were a neutral nation during World War II. ...

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Roosevelt also sent convoys along with the merchant vessels for protection against the German Navy. ... On March 11, 1941 Congress passed the Lend-Lease act. ... Richardson felt that the Japanese would realize the military disadvantages of being stationed at Pearl Harbor, and would be quick to act on the situation. ... Recognizing this embargo as an act of war, Japan eventually responded with the surprise attack of Pearl Harbor. ...

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All her various apprentices completed to her satisfaction, Dorothea prepared for the most defiant act of independence of her life. ... To the right and left the two older children, seeking protection, lean against her shoulders, hiding their faces from the camera, while the small baby has fallen asleep on its mother's lap. ...

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The United States regards all such terrorism as a potential threat to national security as well as a criminal act and will apply all appropriate means to combat it. ... The only way to ensure protection is to set policy for homeland security, and to go after those who seek to do us harm. ...

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Japan is now able to focus all its forces on conquest rather than protection. To ensure that this remains as such, it is key that Japan force the United States to stop delivering aid to China as ratified in March's Lend-Lease Act. ...

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Stated from his speech, "Small wonder that confidence languishes, for it thrives only on honesty, on honor, on the sacredness of obligations, on faithful protection, on unselfish performance; without them it cannot live.... The emotion of fear can cause people to behave badly, not act out their plans, and even prevent them from being able to solve a problem. ...

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The Soviets however believed that it needed protection from future invasions, and so the soviet sphere of influence was born. ... Either of those prospects would have been viewed, as an act of war and neither side wanted to begin a conflict. ...

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Any act of promotion can be propaganda only if, and when it becomes part of A deliberate campaign to induce action through influencing attitudes. ... The war posters of Britain during the Great War were geared towards the protection of women and children evident in both the latter examples. ...

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One cannot help but feel fortunate to live in a country such as Canada; its richness and prosperity go relatively unequaled in the world. Canadians, to an extent, have lived a life of sheltered ignorance when compared to the lives experienced by those in other nations. The problems that the greater part of the world faces daily, and expects in the future, are inconceivable to those in wealthy nations. World peace through international government and law is an ancient idea that has mightily fastened itself on the minds of people throughout the ages. Never before, however, has the human race b...

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The structuralists counter this by arguing from several angles that Hitler was an unprincipled optimist with a central concern in "propaganda exploitation and the protection of his own prestige." (1) That he was subject to pressures from elite groups and therefore not a free agent able to follow any clear design. ...

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