Events tagged with "george kennan"

Historical Events tagged with "george kennan"

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Politics & Government

The Long Telegram from Moscow

February 22nd, 1946 79 years ago

In a lengthy communication, US diplomat George Kennan detailed his analysis and recommendations regarding Soviet behavior and U.S. policy. Sent from the U.S. embassy in Moscow, the telegram argued for a policy of containment of Soviet influence. Kennan believed that the USSR would try to expand its power and that the U.S. needed a strategic response to counteract this. The telegram became a cornerstone for U.S. Cold War policy.