Henry L. Stimson: The First Wise ManThe twentieth century witnessed the rise of the United States as the preeminent player on the world stage. While many individuals were responsible for the American ascension, few have left a larger legacy in the arena of foreign policy than Henry L. Stimson. Serving nearly every American president from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry S. Truman, Stimson shaped America's worldview and influenced America's foreign affairs decisions for over 40 years. A Republican, Stimson served as Secretary of War under William H. Taft (1911-13), Secretary of State under Herbert Hoover (1929-33), and Secretary of War for Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman (1940-45); in addition, he fought in World War I, initiated the Good Neighbor Policy in Central America, and served as Governor General of the Philippines (1927-29). In this new book, David Schmitz reveals how the life of Stimson provides a unique framework for analyzing America's foreign policy development from the imperialism of the 1890s to the origins of the Cold War and the emergence of the United States as the world's leading power after World War II. The author also explains the continuities in foreign policy over this period and the emergence of the internationalist perspective over isolation-ism, showing how Stimson was able to pass along his perspec-tives to the next generation of American policymakers who after World War II established the internationalist mindset of the Cold War years. Stimson's crucial role in the development and use of the atomic bomb is also examined. Henry L. Stimson: The First Wise Man is useful for courses in United States foreign policy, World War II, American history from 1900-1945, and survey courses in U.S. history. |
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... officials traveled to Henry L. Stimson's Highhold estate in Huntington, New York, to honor him on his eightieth birthday.1 Except for President Harry S. Truman, they were the most powerful and influential figures in Washington, DC.
... officials traveled to Henry L. Stimson's Highhold estate in Huntington, New York, to honor him on his eightieth birthday.1 Except for President Harry S. Truman, they were the most powerful and influential figures in Washington, DC.
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The sense of noblesse oblige that attracted him to Theodore Roosevelt and led to his first public service also reflected his view of the United States' obligation to the rest of the world. As he once told President Hoover, ...
The sense of noblesse oblige that attracted him to Theodore Roosevelt and led to his first public service also reflected his view of the United States' obligation to the rest of the world. As he once told President Hoover, ...
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... most important tenets Stimson worked to establish over his long career: the United States as the world leader with its power and influence extended to all corners of the globe; a strong president in control of a bipartisan policy; ...
... most important tenets Stimson worked to establish over his long career: the United States as the world leader with its power and influence extended to all corners of the globe; a strong president in control of a bipartisan policy; ...
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During the Vietnam War, President Lyndon B. Johnson's meetings, in fall 1967 and again in spring 1968, with many of these men were dubbed the Wise Men meetings. Stimson was mentor to many in this group and the exemplar of the concept ...
During the Vietnam War, President Lyndon B. Johnson's meetings, in fall 1967 and again in spring 1968, with many of these men were dubbed the Wise Men meetings. Stimson was mentor to many in this group and the exemplar of the concept ...
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President Woodrow Wilson announces his Fourteen Points. Germany agrees to an armistice. The Paris Peace Conference convenes. The Treaty of Versailles is signed. For the final time the US. Senate refuses to ratify the Treaty of ...
President Woodrow Wilson announces his Fourteen Points. Germany agrees to an armistice. The Paris Peace Conference convenes. The Treaty of Versailles is signed. For the final time the US. Senate refuses to ratify the Treaty of ...
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