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Composite Image, Stalin, Truman, Churchill at Potsdam, NSC 68.
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For over four decades of the twentieth century, a condition of Cold War and intense enmity between two super powers dominated the world stage. International relations everywhere and domestic policy in numerous nations pivoted around the American-Soviet rivalry.
The 57 documents (approximately 632 pages) in this research file highlight the ideals that formed the basis of American policy toward the Soviet Union from 1945 to 1952. Also included are oral histories, photographs, biographies, a chronology, and lesson plans. Supporting material available on www.trumanlibrary.org include research files on the
Berlin Airlift, Korean War, Marshall Plan, Truman Doctrine, and United Nations.
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Lessons created by
teachers during the summer conference at the Truman Presidential Museum
& Library. Lessons are available for download as either word documents
or powerpoint presentations.
- Europe
and the Cold War (Word document)
This lesson will allow students to create a visual representation of
the perceived threats to Europe during the Cold War
(Mary Barcroft)
- NSC
68 and the Patriot Act (Word document)
The students will use a historical document (NSC-68) and compare it
with the Patriot Act to determine similarities and differences between
the two documents.
(Mary Barcroft)
- To
Fire or not to Fire (Word document)
Using a timeline of events of the Korean War students will determine
how the President exercises his authority and they will determine where
those boundaries are bounded.
(Diane Haywood)
- A
look at the US and USSR foreign policy in 1947; Reflection
sheet (Word documents)
Students will understand the foreign policy objectives for the United
States and the Soviet Union at the beginning of the Cold War.
(Matt Hendon)
- U.S.
- Cuba relations; Cuba
graphic organizer (Word documents)
Students will examine U.S.-Cuba relations and how they have changed
in the past 70 years
(Matt Hendon)
- A
Family Perspective: Letters from Harry to Bess Truman (Powerpoint)
After an examination and reading of letters from President Truman to
his wife, Bess, students will be able to come to a consensus as to the
true feelings President Truman had regarding specific Cold War events
(Jesse McClain)
- Cold
War Study Unit (Word document)
This course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills
and factual knowledge necessary to evaluate critically the period of
the Cold War 1945-1989. Students will learn to assess historical materials
(relevance, reliability, importance) and to weigh the evidence and interpretations
presented in order to arrive at informed conclusions relating to the
cause, nature and consequences of the Cold War.
(David Pearson)
- Cold
War in Asia (Word document)
The purpose of this lesson is to link the Communist Revolution in China
(1949) to subsequent Cold War events, including Korea and McCarthyism.
(Cara Satterfield)
- McCarthyism
and the Cold War (Word document)
The purpose of this lesson is to evaluate the political, social and
cultural impact of McCarthyism in America
(Cara Satterfield)
- Atomic
Bomb (Word document)
Students will encounter the reasons behind Truman's decision to drop
the atomic bomb
(Josh Scott)
- McCarthyism
(Word document)
Students will encounter first-hand the threat of McCarthyism through
an interactive activity
(Josh Scott)
- Powerpoint presentations
(Josh Scott)
- Cold
War competition for power (Word document)
Students will analyze Truman speeches; examine Soviet strategies and
create a presentation examining the impact of the Cold War on the Savannah
River Site
(Mary Wilson)
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