The Eisenhower Doctrine
1952 Dwight D. Eisenhower elected as US President replacing Harry Truman
At the time Richard Nixon was vice-president
Promised to end the Korean War
Started doctrine of containment around the world
Included:
OAS (Latin America)
ANZUS (New Zealand and Australia)
SEATO (Southeast Asia)
CENTO (Middle East)
The US wanted to: limit effects of excessive nationalism, establish a free trade bloc
Additionally they intended to create a front against communism
These goals included: The council of Europe 1939 and The Schuman plan 1950
Lastly the European Coal and Steel Community in 1952 along with Euratom
At the time Richard Nixon was vice-president
Promised to end the Korean War
Started doctrine of containment around the world
Included:
OAS (Latin America)
ANZUS (New Zealand and Australia)
SEATO (Southeast Asia)
CENTO (Middle East)
The US wanted to: limit effects of excessive nationalism, establish a free trade bloc
Additionally they intended to create a front against communism
These goals included: The council of Europe 1939 and The Schuman plan 1950
Lastly the European Coal and Steel Community in 1952 along with Euratom
Summary
In 1952, Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected as the President of the United States with Richard Nixon as the vice-president. From the start of his term, he promised to end the Korean War and created the doctrine of containment around the world to control the idea of communism becoming widespread. A number of supporting organizations popped up around the world which included: OAS (Latin America), SEATO (Southeast Asia), and CENTO (Middle East.) The USA wanted to limit the effects of excessive nationalism, while establishing a free trade bloc. Additionally they intended to create a front against communism.