James F. Byrnes

James F. Byrnes

politician United States

James F. Byrnes was a prominent American politician and statesman who served as Secretary of State under President Harry S. Truman from 1945 to 1947. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in post-World War II foreign policy, including the establishment of the United Nations and the management of U.S. relations with the Soviet Union. Byrnes was known for his strong advocacy for the need to contain Soviet expansion and was instrumental in the discussions surrounding the defense and governance of territories like Greenland. His proposal to acquire Greenland from Denmark, as outlined in a 1946 meeting, highlighted the strategic importance of the island during the Cold War era.

Born on May 02, 1882 (143 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
4,309
Power
188$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
New Zealand 1 5.00 0.09% +0% 4,822,233 4,309 $210,000 188$
Totals 1 4,822,233 4,309 $210,000 188$
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New Zealand New Zealand: James F. Byrnes was the US Secretary of State who delivered the bad news about Greenland's importance to the defence of the United States. 5

The New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863: Nazis, Soviets and Trump: America’s fixation with Greenland