Cold War

We need to discuss the overview of the Cold War - what it was, why it happened, what happened within it, and how it ended.  We also need to look at a series of primary sources/key developments today:

1) The Truman Doctrine (go HERE)
2) The Marshall Plan (go HERE)
3) NATO (go HERE)
4) Eisenhower's Farewell Address (and Washington's Farewell Address)
Eisenhower's Address go HERE; Washington's Address go HERE
5) A statement from "The Association of Manhattan District Scientists" concerning the arms race (GO HERE )

6) Truman on McCarthy - Go HERE

HOMEWORK - write a short essay (1-page) in which you compare Eisenhower's Farewell Address with Washington's Farewell Address.  Think about the warnings that each gives.  How are they similar?  Different?


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