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feb 22, 1946 - The Long Telegram

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Diplomat George Kennan sends 8,000 word telegram from Moscow to Washington describing and explaining the situation and goals of the USSR. He stated that their plan was to spread communism. Moreover, he stated that the USSR feared the outside world. This meant to peaceful co-existence between the USSR and USA. However the USA is stronger, therefore it can contain communism.

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feb 22, 1946
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~ 80 years ago