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Peer reviewedMedhurst, Martin J. – Quarterly Journal of Speech, 1988
Explains the "Truman Doctrine" speech within the context of Truman's presidential speaking during his first two years in office. Explores the philosophical and psychological factors underlying Truman's reticence to comment on deteriorating U.S.--U.S.S.R. relations. Concludes that Truman failed at the central task of the rhetorical…
Descriptors: Diplomatic History, Foreign Policy, International Relations, Presidents of the United States
