Tag: cold_war
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Vandenberg Coalition Reflects on Reagan's Westminster Speech, Offers Current Foreign Policy Analysis
The Vandenberg Coalition reflects on Reagan's 1982 Westminster Speech and previews a new foreign policy timeline. Members also analyze Trump's second term, Cuba, Taiwan, and the interplay of values and interests in U.S. foreign policy.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessConflictWorldGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMiddle EastAsiaMilitary Foreign PolicyRonald ReaganWestminster SpeechVandenberg CoalitionCold WarDonald TrumpInternational RelationsThe Vandenberg Coalition
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Truman's 'Fair Deal' and Civil Rights Initiatives Highlighted
On January 5, 1949, President Harry Truman outlined his 'Fair Deal' agenda, advocating for national health insurance and civil rights, building on his 1948 reelection victory.
Politics and GovernmentHealthMilitarySocial IssuesFederal GovernmentWhite HouseCongressEconomyEmployment and LaborGeneral PoliticsConservative PartyDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyOther PartiesEurope Harry S. TrumanFair DealCivil RightsState of the UnionExecutive OrdersNATOCold WarU.S. Library of Congress