The Cold War and U.S. Diplomacy, writing help

Select a president from the table,“Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,’” in Roskin, Chapter 4. Then write a 3 pagepaper on the doctrine that president used according to Roskin. Your researchmust include at least four (4) credible sources, apart from your textbook. Yourpaper must address the following:

1  Summarize a situation that required U.S. diplomatic effortsduring the president’s time in office.

2  Explicate the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, withreference to specific actions or events that occurred.

3  Describe the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S.and other countries.

4  Assess, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of theparticular doctrine that was followed.

5  Cite at least four (4) reputable sources in addition to thetextbook, not including Wikipedia, encyclopedias, or dictionaries.

Truman

1945–1953

Contain the expansion of communism,presumably everywhere.

Eisenhower

1953–1961

Use nukes and spooks to preventCommunist or other radical takeovers.

Kennedy

1961–1963

Respond flexibly to communistexpansion, especially to guerrilla warfare.

Johnson

1963–1969

Follow through on Kennedy Doctrine bycommitting U.S. troops in Vietnam.

Nixon

1969–1974

Supply weapons but not troops tocountries fighting off communism.

Ford

1974–1977

Continue Nixon Doctrine.

Carter

1977–1981

Make clear to Soviets that PersianGulf is a vital U.S. interest.

Reagan

1981–1989

Sponsor anticommunist guerrillas whoare trying to overthrow pro-Soviet regimes.

Your assignment must:

•  Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA orschool-specific format. Check with your professor for any additionalinstructions.

•  Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, thestudent’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The coverpage and the reference page are not included in the required assignment pagelength.