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NSC 68: United States Objectives and Programs for National Security. (April 14, 1950) A Report to the President Pursuant to the President's Directive of January 31, 1950. TOP SECRET [Washington,] April 7, 1950. Contents Terms of Reference . Analysis . I. Background of the Present World Crisis . II. The Fundamental Purpose of the United States .
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A historical document from 1950 that analyzes the US national security policy at the beginning of the Cold War and the conflict between the US and the Soviet Union. It includes an assessment of the nuclear capabilities of both countries and their mutual influence on each other. The report was prepared by the National Security Council (NSC) under the leadership of Harry S. Truman.
United States Objectives and Programs for National Security, better known as NSC 68, was a 66-page top secret National Security Council (NSC) policy paper drafted by the Department of State and Department of Defense and presented to President Harry S. Truman on 7 April 1950.
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NSC 68: United States Objectives and Programs for National Security (April 14, 1950) A Report to the President Pursuant to the President's Directive of January 31, 1950. TOP SECRET [Washington,] April 7, 1950 . Contents . Terms of Reference . Analysis . I. Background of the Present World Crisis. II. The Fundamental Purpose of the United States ...
1. Thus we must mnke ourselves strong, both in the wc.y in which we o.ffirn our vo.lues 1n the conduct of our nc.tionc.l life, and in the development of our nilitc.ry and economic strength. 2. 'He must leo.d in building a successfully nmctioning po3.1ticc.l and economic systen in the free world.
21. Feb. 2024 · NSC 68: United States Objectives and Programs for National Security (April 14, 1950) A Report to the President Pursuant to the President's Directive of January 31, 1950. TOP SECRET [Washington,] April 7, 1950 . Contents . Terms of Reference. Analysis . I. Background of the Present World Crisis. II. The Fundamental Purpose of the United States ...
