jan 12, 1950 - Acheson's Speech
Description:
Secretary of State Acheson gives famous "perimeter" speech to the National Press Club in Washington. Discussing US strategy in Asia, he lists Japan, Okinawa, the Philippines, and the Aleutian Islands as vital interests that will be defended with force. The list includes neither Taiwan nor South Korea.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 12, 1950
Now
~ 74 years ago
