United States Foreign Policy 1945-1968: The Bomb, Spies, Stories, and Lies

During the Cold War, the possibility of Mutual Assured Destruction led to the creation of Bert, a cartoon turtle, to teach school children that nuclear war was survivable if they learned how to "duck and cover." Fear of Communism played out against the backdrop of potential Armageddon to justify covert operations involving regime change, political assassination, and bizarre plot twists.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 358 pages
Publication date: 15 March 2022
Publisher: Lexington Books

Between 1945 and 1968, a period marked by the possibility of Mutual Assured Destruction (MAD), a host of peculiar realities emerged. One such reality was the creation of an affable cartoon turtle named Bert, who embarked on a mission to teach millions of school children that nuclear war could be survived if they learned the art of "duck and cover." This initiative aimed to instill a sense of preparedness and resilience in the face of imminent danger.

In parallel, the fear of Communism played out against the backdrop of potential Armageddon, providing justification for a range of covert operations involving regime change, political assassination, and occasionally bizarre plot twists. These operations were carried out by various governments, including the United States, with the aim of safeguarding their interests and maintaining global stability.

United States Foreign Policy 1945-1968: The Bomb, Spies, Stories, and Lies delves into this complex, often bewildering, and frequently absurd period in American and world history. It offers a fresh perspective on the events, people, and strategies that shaped this pivotal era, shedding light on the intricate web of politics, espionage, and international relations that unfolded during this time.

Weight: 535g
Dimension: 230 x 153 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781793602190