Country Studies US
Country Studies: Lithuania the Soviet Republic
This article discusses the Soviet Republic that existed in Lithuania during the Cold War.
Federation of American Scientists
Fas: Soviet Union Security Concerns
This article examines the Soviet Union's concerns about its sphere of influence during the Cold War and its desire to protect its interests.
Other
Calvin College: German Propaganda Archive (East Germany)
This site provides links to primary source Cold War propaganda from East Germany.
Mount Holyoke College
Mount Holyoke College: Early Cold War Era u.s. Foreign Policy
In his article entitled "Economic Interests, Party, and Ideology in Early Cold War Era U.S. Foreign Policy", Benjamin O. Fordham discusses the United States' foreign policy during the Cold War, focusing on the country's ideology, party...
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: The Long Telegram
This primary source document reveals Russia's growing distrust of the United States and its desire to strengthen its position in the global community through greater military security.
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: The Cold War
This site discusses the United States' struggle to halt the spread of Communism at the height of the Cold War.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Marshall Plan
Excerpts from an interview with George C. Marshall concerning the Marshall Plan. Questions are also supplied to assist in expansion of knowledge about the topics.
The Guardian
Guardian: Stalin and the Soviet State
This article discusses the growing tensions between Russia and the United States, focusing on Stalin's desire to strengthen his country's military security. (August 2, 1950)