George Kennan
George Kennan (1904-2005) was a prominent American diplomat and historian, best known for his influential role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. Serving as the U.S. Ambassador to the Soviet Union, he articulated the concept of 'containment' in his famous 'Long Telegram' in 1946, which argued for a strategic response to Soviet expansionism. His insights laid the groundwork for American diplomatic strategy in the post-World War II era. Despite his significant contributions to U.S. diplomacy, Kennan was known for his complex views on American society and politics, expressing discomfort with the individualism and consumerism that characterized the United States.
Born on Feb 16, 1904 (121 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,592 | $700,000 | 614$ |
| Totals | 1 | 8,654,622 | 7,592 | $700,000 | 614$ |
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Switzerland:
George Kennan is referenced as a historical figure whose ideas on diplomacy are relevant to the current situation.
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Switzerland:
He was a diplomat who recalled the public's enthusiastic reaction to the victory announcement in Moscow.
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Argentina:
George Kennan recommended the policy of 'containment' against Soviet communism.
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Spain:
George Kennan is referenced for his policy of containment designed in the 1940s regarding the USSR.
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United Kingdom:
George Kennan condemned NATO’s eastern expansion to the borders of post-communist Russia.
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Liechtenstein:
George Kennan is referenced for his influential role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War.
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