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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In response to my question of who Stimson was, my father told me about his service in World War II and as secretary of state. I was later to find a copy of Stimson's memoir, On Active Service in Peace and War, in his library.
In response to my question of who Stimson was, my father told me about his service in World War II and as secretary of state. I was later to find a copy of Stimson's memoir, On Active Service in Peace and War, in his library.
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The obvious answer is that he was their colleague or boss as secretary of war during World War 11.2 But that raises the question of why Franklin D. Roosevelt called upon Stimson, at the age of seventy—two, to serve in his wartime ...
The obvious answer is that he was their colleague or boss as secretary of war during World War 11.2 But that raises the question of why Franklin D. Roosevelt called upon Stimson, at the age of seventy—two, to serve in his wartime ...
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William H. Taft (1911—1913), secretary of state under Herbert Hoover (1929—1933), and secretary of war under Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman (1940—1945}. In addition, he was a United States Attorney in New York (19064 909), ...
William H. Taft (1911—1913), secretary of state under Herbert Hoover (1929—1933), and secretary of war under Franklin D. Roosevelt and Harry S. Truman (1940—1945}. In addition, he was a United States Attorney in New York (19064 909), ...
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The others who attended were General Carl Spaatz, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces; Secretary of the Army Kenneth Royall; former Secretary of War Robert Patterson; Assistant Secretary of State Robert Lovett; General Courtney ...
The others who attended were General Carl Spaatz, Commanding General of the Army Air Forces; Secretary of the Army Kenneth Royall; former Secretary of War Robert Patterson; Assistant Secretary of State Robert Lovett; General Courtney ...
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The United States declares war on Spain. The United States and Spain sign the Treaty of Paris. Secretary of State John Hay sends the first Open Door note requesting all powers to respect the principle of equal trade opportunity in China ...
The United States declares war on Spain. The United States and Spain sign the Treaty of Paris. Secretary of State John Hay sends the first Open Door note requesting all powers to respect the principle of equal trade opportunity in China ...
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