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  1. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=md-q5GRo9E0 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0okytU6LpEc

  2. THE COLD WAR CONTINUED

  3. Objective… • Trace the continuing events & policies of the Cold War through the Eisenhower Administration.

  4. 34) DDE’s concerns… The long term struggle with the Soviets may produce a “garrison state”…

  5. Sec. of Defense Wilson coins the phrase ”more bang for the buck”… The “New Look”…

  6. 35) The “New Look”… • Reduce military expenses • Nuclear weapons are cheaper than conventional forces • Pursue high- tech nuclear weapons to • “Massive retaliation”…

  7. Sec. of StateJohn Foster Dulles

  8. Sec. of StateJ. F. Dulles 36) Identify J.F. Dulles… Describe his position on communism & his role in the “new look”.

  9. Sec. of State J.F. Dulles • Dominant in US foreign policy during the 50s • Denounces “Containment” • “Rollback”… • “Massive retaliation”… • “Brinksmanship”…

  10. The “New Look” • The “new look” successfully reduced military spending... 19521960 66%............... 49% of budget

  11. 37) How did DDE feel about the “new look”?... 38) How did DDE handle the crises in E. Berlin & Hungary?

  12. Leader of the USSR 1958–1964 Nikita Khrushchev

  13. 39) How did the ascension to power of Nikita Khrushchev affect U.S.-Soviet relations?

  14. 40) What incident ended the thawing of the Cold War?...

  15. The U-2 Incident • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCoXJ_bDGTM

  16. U-2 Spy Plane The U-2 Incident May 1 ,1960

  17. The U-2 Wreckage

  18. Map indicating the flight path…

  19. The Soviets recoveredthe parachute & cameras

  20. U-2 wreckage on displayed in Moscow

  21. Lt. Powers was found guilty & spent 21 months in a Soviet prison. He was released as part of a prisoner exchange.

  22. The Results of the U-2 Incident….

  23. Sputnik - Oct. 4, 1957 • The first artificial satellite • Size of a basketball…183 lbs • 98 minute orbit • The start of the space race • The USA fears the Soviet ability to launch nuclear missiles.

  24. The Sputnik LaunchOct. 4, 1957

  25. Oct. 1957 - Eisenhower playing golf while Sputnik races overhead…

  26. October 1957, Washington Post - Khrushchev celebrating the apparent Sputnik victory…

  27. 41) The National Defense Education Act of 1958… • NASA is formed

  28. An appeal to not spare the rod when it comes to catching up with the Soviets.

  29. Covert Action

  30. Covert Action 42) Why did Eisenhower believe the CIA was a practical way of resolving international political problems?

  31. Covert Action 43) How did the U.S. & the USSR compete for influence in the third world?

  32. Intervening Around the World

  33. Intervening around the World 44) What actions did the U.S. take in Iran to insure a friendly government?... What was the outcome?...

  34. 1953 - Iran • Iran nationalizes British oil companies • CIA overthrows the Iranian government • The Shah is put in power & renegotiates oil contracts favorable to US

  35. 1955The Formosa Resolution • Congress approves military force to prevent the PR of China from taking Formosa • The PRC stops efforts to take Formosa

  36. Intervening around the World 46) Why did Nasser nationalize the Suez Canal?... - French, British & Israeli response... - U.S. respond...

  37. 1956 The Suez Crisis • 1875- GB controls the SC • 1956- Egypt nationalizes the SC • 1956 - GB, FR & IS invade Egypt • US/ DDE condemns the action at the UN…Halts the crisis

  38. The Suez Canal

  39. 1956 The Eisenhower Doctrine • US fears Soviet influence in the Mid-E… (OIL, OIL,OIL!) • The US will support Mid-E. countries threatened by communism • 1958 – US thwarts Soviet take over in Lebanon

  40. Intervening around the World 47) Why did DDE oppose the Guzman administration in Guatemala? What actions did the U.S. take there? Why type of government was established in Guatemala?…

  41. The foundations of the Vietnam conflict…#49

  42. First Indo-China War (1946-54) The Viet Minh (Communists) are fighting against French colonialism in Indo-China.

  43. The Vietnam dilemma… • HST had committed the US to defend freedom • DDE feared “another Asian war”… • The French request direct U.S. involvement

  44. DDE responds… • DDE sends aid, military advisors & the CIA • 1950-54 - US finances 75% of the French effort

  45. Leader of the Viet Minh: Ho Chi Minh

  46. Dien Bien Phu • Last battle between the French & the Viet Minh • Human wave attacks • French: 2,200 Dead/ Wounded 17,800 prisoners • Viet Minh: 23,000 Dead

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