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Country Studies US

Country Studies: Lithuania the Soviet Republic

For Students 9th - 10th
This article discusses the Soviet Republic that existed in Lithuania during the Cold War.
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Federation of American Scientists

Fas: Soviet Union Security Concerns

For Students 9th - 10th
This article examines the Soviet Union's concerns about its sphere of influence during the Cold War and its desire to protect its interests.
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Other

Calvin College: German Propaganda Archive (East Germany)

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides links to primary source Cold War propaganda from East Germany.
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Mount Holyoke College

Mount Holyoke College: Early Cold War Era u.s. Foreign Policy

For Students 11th - 12th
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...
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Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: The Long Telegram

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

Jfk Presidential Library and Museum: The Cold War

For Students 9th - 10th
This site discusses the United States' struggle to halt the spread of Communism at the height of the Cold War.
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Website
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum

Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Marshall Plan

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
The Guardian

Guardian: Stalin and the Soviet State

For Students 9th - 10th
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)