EPISODE · Sep 17, 2023 · 9 MIN
Episode 13: Kennan's 'Long Telegram'
from The A-Level History Podcast · host Matthew Phillips
George Kennan was a pivotal figure during the Cold War, serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. His analysis of Soviet foreign policy, known as the Long Telegram, had a profound impact on American foreign policy in the years to come. But what exactly did Kennan's Long Telegram reveal, and how did it shape the course of history?
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George Kennan was a pivotal figure during the Cold War, serving as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. His analysis of Soviet foreign policy, known as the Long Telegram, had a profound impact on American foreign policy in the years to come. But what exactly did Kennan's Long Telegram reveal, and how did it shape the course of history?
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