Kennan's Long Telegram

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What did Kennan assume about Soviet leaders?
They felt surrounded by capitalist enemies
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What did the tone of the Telegram lead to?
The start of anti-communism in America
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What were some recommendations from the Telegram?
Focus military strategy on USSR. Restore economic and political health to Europe. Fill power vacuum in Germany and Japan. Act as Chief Defender
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What was later claimed by the State Department?
That the intent behind the Telegram was not to start anti-communist attitudes
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What did the Long Telegram lead to?
The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Aid
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What did the tone of the Telegram lead to?

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The start of anti-communism in America

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What were some recommendations from the Telegram?

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What was later claimed by the State Department?

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Card 5

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What did the Long Telegram lead to?

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