Explain how the Soviet threat affected foreign and military policy during the Eisenhower years

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28 December, 18:13

Explain how the Soviet threat affected foreign and military policy during the Eisenhower years

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Jameson Peck · Answer 1

The threat of the Soviets caused two things to emerge:

1. Containment Policy: Under George Kennan at the State Department, a new theory emerged in which the Soviet Union and communism needed to be contained around the world.

2. Militarization: As a result of the existential threat posed by the Soviet Union, the US began rebuilding up their military to heights not seen since World War II.

Damon Lane · Answer 2

Under George Kennan at the State Department, a new theory emerged