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Select a president from the table, “Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,’” in Roskin, Chapter 4. Then write a 3 page paper on the doctrine that president used according to Roskin. Your research must include at least four (4) credible sources, apart from your textbook. Your paper must address the following:
1 Summarize a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.
2 Explicate the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.
3 Describe the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.
4 Assess, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.
5 Cite at least four (4) reputable sources in addition to the textbook, not including Wikipedia, encyclopedias, or dictionaries.
Truman
1945–1953
Contain the expansion of communism, presumably everywhere.
Eisenhower
1953–1961
Use nukes and spooks to prevent Communist or other radical takeovers.
Kennedy
1961–1963
Respond flexibly to communist expansion, especially to guerrilla warfare.
Johnson
1963–1969
Follow through on Kennedy Doctrine by committing U.S. troops in Vietnam.
Nixon
1969–1974
Supply weapons but not troops to countries fighting off communism.
Ford
1974–1977
Continue Nixon Doctrine.
Carter
1977–1981
Make clear to Soviets that Persian Gulf is a vital U.S. interest.
Reagan
1981–1989
Sponsor anticommunist guerrillas who are trying to overthrow pro-Soviet regimes.
Your assignment must:
• Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.
• Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.