feb 2, 1946 - Long Telegram
Description:
The Long Telegram was a pivotal 8,000-word message sent by U.S. diplomat George Kennan from Moscow to Washington in 1946, outlining his views on Soviet goals and suggesting a strategy of "containment" to counter Soviet expansionist tendencies. This document significantly influenced U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, laying the groundwork for the containment strategy that defined American-Soviet relations for decades.Added to timeline:
Date:
feb 2, 1946
Now
~ 79 years ago