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Dean Acheson was an American statesman and lawyer who served as the 51st U.S. Secretary of State under Harry S. Truman. He helped shape the Cold War policy, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Dean Acheson was the U.S. secretary of state (1949–53) and adviser to four presidents. He became the principal creator of U.S. foreign policy in the Cold War period following World War II; he helped to create the Western alliance in opposition to the Soviet Union and other communist nations.
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Dec 16, 2009 · Learn about Dean Acheson, a key architect of American Cold War policy who served as secretary of state under Harry S. Truman. Find out how he helped formulate the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan and NATO, and how he faced criticism and controversy.
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Sep 14, 1998 · Robert Kagan reviews James Chace's biography of Dean Acheson, the most respected and misunderstood secretary of state of the Cold War. He explores Acheson's personality, policies, and influence on American foreign policy today.
Learn about Dean Acheson, the 51st Secretary of State who shaped U.S. policy during the early Cold War. Find out his achievements, challenges, and legacy in Europe, Asia, and beyond.
Learn about Dean Acheson, a prominent American diplomat and architect of the Cold War. Read his biography and interviews with his former assistants and advisors on his career, personality, and achievements.
Oct 16, 2006 · A biography of Dean Acheson, one of the most influential Secretaries of State in U.S. history, who shaped American foreign policy after World War II. The book covers his achievements, challenges, and relationships in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East during the Cold War era.
