Truman Vs. Eisenhower: Cold War Foreign Policies

comparative Essay

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Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight Eisenhower shared many similarities yet still many differences when it came to Cold War foreign policies. Truman’s foreign policies revolved around the Truman Doctrine, which stated that the United States would financially support Greece and Turkey . Despite Truman’s and Eisenhower’s differing political parties, the foreign policies of the presidents shared several similarities. The main differences between the two presidents can be attributed to differing circumstances during their years in office. Both Truman and Eisenhower sought to eliminate communism and support civil rights, but Truman emphasized international relations and the American economy while Eisenhower dealt more with domestic issues around civil rights. Both Truman’s and Eisenhower’s governments were engaged in the Cold War, and contributed to increased tensions with Russia. Truman was the initiator of the containment policy, which was implemented throughout the duration of the Cold War. This policy was put into effect in order to prevent the spread of communism. …show more content…

Due to their choices regarding civil rights, they ended up sacrificing popularity in the South in order to gain support from and protect the black voters in America. At first, Truman avoided civil rights issues for blacks, but soon found that he could not abstain entirely from involvement. In 1948, Truman “endorsed the findings of the report [of the Presidential Committee on Civil Rights] and called for an end to racial discrimination in federal hiring practices” (“Civil Rights Under Truman and Eisenhower”). Truman also issued an order to end segregation in the military, which was later completed by Eisenhower

In this essay, the author

Compares harry truman and dwight eisenhower's cold war foreign policies. both sought to eliminate communism and support civil rights.
Explains that both truman and eisenhower's governments were engaged in the cold war, and contributed to increased tensions with russia.
Explains that the 33rd and 34th presidents were strong leaders with strong approval ratings and made difficult decisions during their presidencies, such as the dropping of the atomic bomb in japan by truman, and the difficult civil rights decisions made by eisenhower.

Compares harry truman and dwight eisenhower's cold war foreign policies. both sought to eliminate communism and support civil rights.
Explains that both truman and eisenhower's governments were engaged in the cold war, and contributed to increased tensions with russia.
Explains that the 33rd and 34th presidents were strong leaders with strong approval ratings and made difficult decisions during their presidencies, such as the dropping of the atomic bomb in japan by truman, and the difficult civil rights decisions made by eisenhower.
Compares eisenhower and truman's foreign policy, stating that they both faced economic struggles and civil rights issues during their presidencies.
Explains that truman and eisenhower shared many values during their presidencies and were strongly approved by people. both men sacrificed popularity from southern states to support black voters and desegregation in the country.

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analytical essay
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- Explains that truman's doctrine was an extension of both the monroe doctrine and the roosevelt corollary.
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- Opines that america dealt with the communist threat in a very eloquent and efficient manner.
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- Explains that the marshall pan was a success, as countries that were instable were better equipped to face communism. a proxy war is when two sides are fighting each other with the help of two unseen powers.
- Opines that america dealt with the communist threat in a very eloquent and efficient manner.
- Concludes that the cold war era was a silent war between the u.s.
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- Explains that president hoover was labeled as an isolationist and promoted the interests of those majority who didn't want u.s. involvement in the world entanglements. roosevelt ended the intervention policies of wilson in latin america by arranging the withdrawal of military in nicaragua.
- Explains how hitler took advantage of the isolationism in america and the civil war in spain to occupy austria and annex czechoslovakia. roosevelt increased support of britain with the passage of lend lease act in 1941.
- Explains how presidents pursued foreign policy in different ways to make america the most powerful nation on earth. president taft introduced dollar diplomacy to encourage u.s. investments in latin america and the caribbean.
- Explains that president hoover was labeled as an isolationist and promoted the interests of those majority who didn't want u.s. involvement in the world entanglements. roosevelt ended the intervention policies of wilson in latin america by arranging the withdrawal of military in nicaragua.
- Explains how hitler took advantage of the isolationism in america and the civil war in spain to occupy austria and annex czechoslovakia. roosevelt increased support of britain with the passage of lend lease act in 1941.
- Explains that eisenhower's foreign policy was about containment and trying to discourage other countries from joining it by giving them financial and military aid.
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analytical essay
issuing the Presidents Committee on Civil Rights. Truman reacted, not only for the reason that he had a
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- Opines that nixon was the front-runner when the race for president began.
- Opines that nixon was forced to take action on his racial stance out of necessity.
- Narrates how dixie crats such as strom thurmond and jesse helms were appauvrable about how they were treated.
- Opines that nixon was the front-runner when the race for president began.
- Opines that nixon was forced to take action on his racial stance out of necessity.
- Analyzes how moynihan, a young liberal, mixed race relations into the presidents contempt for welfare.
- Describes the middle-class apparatchiks who, intent on survival, nurtured the politics.
- Explains that key events in us history have led to moderate desegregation that encompasses our nation today. one must thoroughly investigate dates, and legislation between 1948 and 1980 to fully comprehend the nature of racism.
- Explains that 1948 changed presidential politics. blacks had recently returned from wwii, where they fought to preserve human rights. the naacp and other black civil rights organizations were platforms where blacks could voice their concerns.
- Explains that the world began to learn the deficiency of equality when rivals throughout wwii began dropping leaflets.
- Analyzes how truman responded to the growing importance of race by issuing the presidents committee on civil rights.
- Explains how the naacp used the united nations platform to inform the world of segregation.
- Explains that brown vs. board of education was the reason why nobody could escape racial tribulations in the united states.
- Analyzes how the brown decision fueled a volatile and far-reaching white reaction against the naacp.
- Narrates how eisenhower, the republican party's president, sent mixed signals to southern authorities that encouraged their resistance. he even told them it wasn't their responsibility to uphold the brown.
- Explains how eisenhower was forced to send troops to protect black students in little rock, arkansas, to stop racial segregation. as a republican, he knew that blacks would vote for the democratic nominee.
- Opines that eisenhower received much of the credit and won the election.
- Explains that kennedy, a massachusetts senator, assumed trumans' strategy in 48? by appealing to black voters.
- Analyzes how kennedy chose lyndon b. johnson as his running mate, which surprised blacks because johnson was not a strong supporter of the civil rights movement.
- Opines that kennedy's 2 year reign, as president, was not a complete accomplishment for african-american race relations. kennedy named thurgood marshall to the supreme court, but many of the objectives which kennedy promised to fulfill, never came to light.
- Analyzes how kennedy's short term as president did not accomplish what it promised to do, but it played an essential role for legislation to pass in the future.
- Analyzes how wallace's support was scary, as he received 34 percent of the vote in wisconsin and 43% in maryland. the next obstacle johnson had to overcome was barry goldwater, a republican from arizona.
- Explains that richard nixon, george wallace, and hubert humphery were the three main players of the 1968 election.
- Analyzes how nixon took a big lead early in the campaign and knew he had to concentrate on the south or humphery would take the election.
- Explains how richard nixon planned his reelection campaign in the first weeks after he inauguration. he planned out conniving tactics to ensure wallace would never make it on the ballot.
- Explains that nixon used a strategy to bring in the lower class white vote, not to help black america, but to convince white blue-collar voters.
- Explains that the election of ronald reagan brought back an individual who was ignorant in regards to race. the previous four years under the carter administration was a disaster for the united states.
- Analyzes how carter lost the 1980 election to ronald reagan due to factors regarding race, and lack of control with the economy.
- Opines that until an integrated middle class is established, the battle for racial equality will not end. programs like affirmative action and welfare are making significant differences, but more needs to be done.
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Harry Truman And The Cold War Essay
analytical essay
During his presidential terms Harry Truman showed resilience when faced with the many foreign affairs he faced. Events that would highlight Truman’s characteristics as an admirable leader include the hardships he faced during World War II, and his efforts for the containment of communism during the Cold War tensions.
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- Explains harry truman's resilience during his presidential terms, including the hardships he faced during world war ii, and his efforts for the containment of communism during the cold war tensions.
- Explains that america sharpened its approach toward the soviet union in 1947 because truman was afraid that war-torn europe would fall under communist control.
- Analyzes how truman planned his response to north korea's surprise invasion of south korea, but the first u.s. did little to stop the rebellious north korean forces.
- Explains harry truman's resilience during his presidential terms, including the hardships he faced during world war ii, and his efforts for the containment of communism during the cold war tensions.
- Explains that america sharpened its approach toward the soviet union in 1947 because truman was afraid that war-torn europe would fall under communist control.
- Analyzes how truman planned his response to north korea's surprise invasion of south korea, but the first u.s. did little to stop the rebellious north korean forces.
- Analyzes how truman shaped the united states foreign policy during his two presidential terms.
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Truman’s Policy of Containment: As related to the Individual and Society
analytical essay
...hat they wanted to unlike the way it under a communist regime. As related to the humanities based theme of the individual and society Truman and his policy of containment helped improve the way we look at life and the status of the world at the time and now.
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- Explains truman's policy of containment, a strategy suggested by george kennan to prevent soviet expansionism by exerting counter pressure along soviet borders.
- Analyzes how truman justified aid for greece and turkey to a skeptical congress. he placed the situation in the context of broader changes in global politics.
- Describes how george f. kennan, author of the long telegram, outlined a policy of containment against the soviet union.
- Explains truman's policy of containment, a strategy suggested by george kennan to prevent soviet expansionism by exerting counter pressure along soviet borders.
- Analyzes how truman justified aid for greece and turkey to a skeptical congress. he placed the situation in the context of broader changes in global politics.
- Describes how george f. kennan, author of the long telegram, outlined a policy of containment against the soviet union.
- Explains that the united states made global alliance commitments, including the inter-american treaty of reciprocal assistance (rio) with twenty-one western hemisphere nations in 1947, the north atlantic treaty with twelve (later fifteen) european states in 1949, and the southeast asia treaties organization with countries within and outside the region in 1954.
- Explains the marshall plan, which gave american aid to greece and turkey.
- Explains that the marshall plan was successful in restoring prosperity to western europe and in creating postwar economic growth. the strong christian democratic movement also kept communist influence at bay outside the soviet sphere in eastern europe.
- Explains that the soviets' determination to control eastern europe had historical and ideological roots. they used their eastern european states as a buffer zone against future invasions.
- Explains that truman and many other important political leaders helped improve the human condition and prevented the spread of communism to european countries.
- Cites congressional record, the parenthetical passages from mr. x, kagan, donald, mansbach, richard, and the global puzzle.
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The Truman Doctrine In The Cold War
analytical essay
In my opinion, it was the United States actions, both during and after WWII, that are responsible for the Cold War. Aside from minor territorial squabbles in the years shortly after the war, the Truman Doctrine in 1947 let the Soviets know that the U.S was ready to fight them if they tried to expand, while the U.S itself was expanding in Japan and Western Europe. Then, when the Soviets cut off Berlin in 1948, instead of asking them to open it up again, the U.S called their bluff and put them in the position of, “Go to war with us, or stop blocking Berlin.” And all of the aforementioned reasons are compounded by the fact that the U.S had bombs capable of wiping out entire cities that the Soviet’s knew nothing about until they were used against
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- Opines that the united states actions, both during and after wwii, are responsible for the cold war. the truman doctrine in 1947 let the soviets know the u.s was ready to fight them if they tried to expand.
- Explains that the u.s. policy of containment during the cold war focused on stopping the spread of communism.
- Analyzes how mao's land reform program and the great proletariat revolution were the first missteps of chinese communism.
- Opines that the united states actions, both during and after wwii, are responsible for the cold war. the truman doctrine in 1947 let the soviets know the u.s was ready to fight them if they tried to expand.
- Explains that the u.s. policy of containment during the cold war focused on stopping the spread of communism.
- Analyzes how mao's land reform program and the great proletariat revolution were the first missteps of chinese communism.
- Explains that democracy has had a hard time taking root in the middle east due to two reasons.
- Explains how the western and eastern blocs were in a constant struggle to get as many unaffiliated (third world) countries on their side and prevent the other side from getting too many.
- Explains that in china, women were largely dominated by men until chairman mao instituted reforms in the early 1950's that gave women the right to vote and initiate divorce.
- Explains that the soviet union collapsed for one reason: money. the ussr bolstered its military using 1/4th of its gdp opposed to america's 1/20th.
- Opines that peaceful protest is more respected and effective than violence when it comes to instituting change.
- Analyzes how western europe, particularly germany, pulled through and made an economic recovery at an astonishing rate. japan had a head start on most asian countries after wwii due to their close relationship with america.
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American Cold War Policies: Attack the Second World
explanatory essay
Cold War policy maker’s primary intentions were to protect america, its interests, and its allies. It was important for America to maintain good relations with any nation that served their interests; anti-communist or trade based. With the Truman Doctrine America stated that “the policy of the United States [would be] to support free peoples who are resisting subjugation by” second world powers1. This principle allowed the US to intervene in situations that otherwise would not affect them. The Korean War is an example of the Truman Doctrine at work. America jumped into the war to back South Korea because it backed American in...
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- Explains that the berlin air-lift in 1948 was another example of america supporting the first world before all else.
- Explains that america's secondary goal in cold war actions was to protect the third world. it was morally important to the american people to help those who needed it.
- Explains that america rarely attacked the second world powers directly during the cold war. the cia attacked communist threats with the iran-contra affair, the bay of pigs, and other missions.
- Explains that the berlin air-lift in 1948 was another example of america supporting the first world before all else.
- Explains that america's secondary goal in cold war actions was to protect the third world. it was morally important to the american people to help those who needed it.
- Explains that america rarely attacked the second world powers directly during the cold war. the cia attacked communist threats with the iran-contra affair, the bay of pigs, and other missions.
- Explains that american cold war policy was based on america's interests, then supporting those in need, and defeating the bad guys. the us military gained the support of americans and other first worlders.
- Explains that america's cold war policy was based on protecting america, its interests, and its allies. the korean war is an example of the truman doctrine at work.
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Collaborative Research Essay: Truman, Eisenhower And Kennedy And The Policy Of Containment
analytical essay
How did Truman, Eisenhower, and Kennedy plan to stop communism? Eisenhower, Truman and Kennedy all had ideas that affected the next president’s doctrine. The Policy of Containment is a U.S policy in 1940s to stop the spread of communism. Truman believes in the Policy of Containment.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how truman, eisenhower, and kennedy all had ideas that affected the next president’s doctrine. the policy of containment is a u.s policy to stop the spread of communism.
- Analyzes how eisenhower and kennedy had different views regarding the policy of containment.
- Analyzes how kennedy's speech was delivered at university of washington, in seattle, prior to cuban missile crisis of fall 1962.
- Analyzes how truman, eisenhower, and kennedy all had ideas that affected the next president’s doctrine. the policy of containment is a u.s policy to stop the spread of communism.
- Analyzes how eisenhower and kennedy had different views regarding the policy of containment.
- Analyzes how kennedy's speech was delivered at university of washington, in seattle, prior to cuban missile crisis of fall 1962.
- Explains that truman and eisenhower both had the same idea but kennedy's was different from the other idea.
- Cites john f. kennedy's university of washington’s 100th anniversary address.
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History Of The Truman Doctrine
explanatory essay
The Truman Doctrine was an international relations policy set forth by the U.S. President Harry Truman to help some countries. It was that the U.S. would support Greece and Turkey with economic and military aid to prevent them from joining the Soviet Union. On March 12, 1947, President Harry S. Truman presented this address before a joint session of Congress. His message was well known as the Truman Doctrine. It was that he asked the Congress for $400 million in military and economic assistance for Turkey and Greece.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the truman doctrine was an international relations policy set forth by the u.s. president to help some countries. he asked congress for $400 million in military and economic assistance for turkey and greece.
- Explains the north atlantic treaty organization, also called the atlantic alliance, founded by france, denmark, canada, belgium, iceland, luxembourg, norway, italy, netherlands, portugal, united states of america, and united kingdom.
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- Explains that the truman doctrine was an international relations policy set forth by the u.s. president to help some countries. he asked congress for $400 million in military and economic assistance for turkey and greece.
- Explains the north atlantic treaty organization, also called the atlantic alliance, founded by france, denmark, canada, belgium, iceland, luxembourg, norway, italy, netherlands, portugal, united states of america, and united kingdom.
- Describes king's role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent civil disobedience based on his christian beliefs.
- Explains that the marshall plan was announced in 1947 by secretary of state george c. marshall in a speech at harvard university in which he declared the united states policy was directed against hunger, poverty, desperation, and chaos.
- Explains that the berlin wall was built by the german democratic republic starting on 13 august 1961. the eastern bloc claimed the wall was erected to protect its population from fascist elements conspiring to prevent the "will of the people".
- Describes the october crisis, a 13-day confrontation between the soviet union and cuba and the united states.
- Explains that passive resistance is a method of nonviolent protest against laws or policies in order to secure concessions.
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The Cold War And Truman
analytical essay
The end of World War II presented an opportunity for Winston Churchill to regain some of the power and influence that the Imperialistic British Empire once possessed. Churchill took advantage of the trust and respect that the American public and President Truman shared about his character. He saw Truman's lack of political experience as an opportunity to restore British imperial authority. Winston Churchill tainted Harry Truman's beliefs and preservations about Russia, because his personal agenda and imperial policy where vital to the supremacy of the British Empire. Churchill manipulated Truman and the American public. He caused them to believe that Russia was a legitimate threat to the free world, thus he created the origins of the Cold War.
In this essay, the author
- Analyzes how winston churchill regained some of the power and influence that the imperialistic british empire once possessed. he tainted harry truman's beliefs and preservations about russia.
- Explains that churchill and roosevelt were concerned about the future of poland during the yalta conference. stalin explained that poland had been used as a corridor through which other hostile countries invaded russia.
- Analyzes how the yalta conference fueled many myths and endless propaganda that helped ignite feelings of resentment from the american public.
- Analyzes how winston churchill regained some of the power and influence that the imperialistic british empire once possessed. he tainted harry truman's beliefs and preservations about russia.
- Explains that churchill and roosevelt were concerned about the future of poland during the yalta conference. stalin explained that poland had been used as a corridor through which other hostile countries invaded russia.
- Analyzes how the yalta conference fueled many myths and endless propaganda that helped ignite feelings of resentment from the american public.
- Explains that president roosevelt died and vice president truman succeeded him. america was left in a vulnerable position after the death of roosevelt, because he lacked the diplomatic charisma to deal with stalin.
- Analyzes how winston churchill used his invitation to speak at westminster college as a launch pad to taint the american public's perception of the soviet union.
- Analyzes how churchill's speech was highly criticized by the press in the days that followed the speech.
- Explains that winston churchill was a self confessed product of the victorian era and held ideological beliefs in british imperialism.
- Explains that churchill was passionate about the british empire, and held it in the highest regard in his heart.
- Analyzes how churchill's unique rhetorical talents gave him power over other politicians. he craved power for the british empire and most of all for his personal office.
- Opines that winston churchill was a warmonger who waged war against anything that would stand in the way of british imperialism.
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The Cold War
analytical essay
The Cold War in the United States came from the fear that Communists intended to take over all of Europe. Seeing that Communist governments were established in Poland, Bulgaria, and Hungary by the Soviet army, along with local communists setting up their own governments in Albania, Yugoslavia, and the United States began her policy called the Truman Doctrine. This Doctrine was est...
In this essay, the author
- Explains that after world war two, two distant political governments emerged to dictate the direction the world would take. communism and democracy stared untrustingly at each other and staunched economic growth.
- Explains that the united states and the soviet union were united during world war two to defeat nazi germany. after the war, the two nations began to distrust each other after negotiations on how europe should be governed.
- Explains that the cold war in the united states came from the fear that communists intended to take over all of europe.
- Explains that after world war two, two distant political governments emerged to dictate the direction the world would take. communism and democracy stared untrustingly at each other and staunched economic growth.
- Explains that the united states and the soviet union were united during world war two to defeat nazi germany. after the war, the two nations began to distrust each other after negotiations on how europe should be governed.
- Explains that the cold war in the united states came from the fear that communists intended to take over all of europe.
- Explains that the council for mutual economic assistance was established in 1949 with the soviet union, poland, east germany, czechoslovakia, hungary, rumania, bulgaria, albania, and mongolia as members.
- Analyzes how mikhail gorbachev's policy of perestroika and glasnost helped to reform the communist party to a popularly elected legislature.
- Explains that the collapse of the soviet union ended the division of europe into two opposing camps and united europe with the sole purpose and shared commitment to capitalism and democracy.
- Analyzes how mckay et al. a history of world societies volume c. boston: bedford/st. martin's 2009.
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Overview of The Cold War
comparative essay
President Truman wanted to have a cooperative relationship with the Soviet Union as long as they did what the United States wanted them to do. He wanted to restrain their expansionist impulses and allow the United States to rebuild Germany and their Allies. Truman knew that he could get away with this because American had a nuclear monopoly which attributed to the United State’s power. Josef Stalin the leader of the Soviet Union wanted to force communism on surrounding nations.
In this essay, the author
- Explains that the soviet union and the united states served as allies during world war ii, but each side wanted to deal with the aftermath differently.
- Explains that the soviets wanted revenge on germany because they lost over twenty million citizens in the war. they believed they knew best and ignored the previous isolation policy.
- Explains that president truman wanted to have a cooperative relationship with the soviet union as long as they did what the united states wanted them to do.
- Explains that the soviet union and the united states served as allies during world war ii, but each side wanted to deal with the aftermath differently.
- Explains that the soviets wanted revenge on germany because they lost over twenty million citizens in the war. they believed they knew best and ignored the previous isolation policy.
- Explains that president truman wanted to have a cooperative relationship with the soviet union as long as they did what the united states wanted them to do.
- Concludes that the cold war was an indirect war or a war of words between the united states and the soviet union.
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