Examine the containment policy as the cornerstone of American foreign policy during the Truman and Eisenhower administrations. What were the goals of containment as established by President Truman in the Truman Doctrine? How successful had the United States been by 1961 in achieving those objectives?
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
What factor contributed most to the success of the Second Assyrian Empire?
A. the establishment of a non-centralized government B. the policy of accepting and adopting conquered cultures C. the creation of a large, well-disciplined army D. the creation of a formidable navy E. the founding of a society that valued the pen more so than the sword
What happened shortly before the assassination of John F. Kennedy in November 1963?
A) a drawdown of U.S. forces in South Vietnam B) a Kennedy-supported military coup against Ngo Dinh Diem C) a visit to the United States by Ngo Dihn Diem D) an attempt by Ngo Dihn Diem to negotiate with Buddhist leadership E) a decision by the Kennedy administration to turn to diplomacy in Vietnam