Kennan long telegram Flashcards
1
Q
Who was the Kennan long telegram sent by
A
George Kennan who was the US diplomat in Moscow
2
Q
What did Kennan say
A
Stalin wants to destroy capitalism and should be eliminated
USSR was building its military power
The USSR a will always seek to expand and increase Communism
But USSR is ‘not suicidal’ so can be stopped by a strong determined show of force
3
Q
What did Kennans view influence
A
US policies very strongly for the next 20 yrs
4
Q
When was the Kennan long telegram sent
A
February 1946
5
Q
What view did the kennans long telegram set out
A
Soviet hopes fears and intentions
