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Thompson, Nicholas, 1975–
The hawk and the dove : Paul Nitze, George Kennan, and the history of the Cold War Nicholas Thompson.—1st ed.
p. cm.
ISBN: 978-0-8050-8142-8
1. Nitze, Paul H. 2. Kennan, George F. (George Frost), 1904–2005. 3. United States—Foreign relations—1945–1989. 4. Cold War. 5. National security—United States—History—20th century. 6. Anti-communist movements—United States—History—20th century. 7. Ambassadors—United States—Biography. 8. United States—Officials and employees—Biography. I. Title.
E744.T494 2009
973.92—dc22
2009009225
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