HIS101 War of 1898 and the Tragedy of American Diplomacy Writing Paper

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The format of this composition Introduction – Describe the historical background of US Foreign Polic and Diplomacy. Include a description of the early events and guiding principles of American policy (Herring, Williams). Twentieth Century US Foreign Policy 1898 and the Tragedy of American Diplomacy – a change in vision (thus policy occurs0 leads to US involvement in world affairs, including entry into WWI; the 1920s-30s sees a return to ‘isolationism’ and even disarmament; Totalitarianism and the Depression creates a challenge for US ‘values’; FD Roosevelt is described as an internationalist in an isolationist age, until the bombing of Pearl Harbor and US entry into WWII. Following WWII in 1946 the US is faced with an expanding USSR (Soviet Union) and the Cold War. Truman Administration – containment and the Marshall plan; Soviet expansion control of Baltic Republics, Eastern Europe, civil war in Greece, civil war in China, competition in the Middle East & South Asia, and war in Korea; [Herring, CH 14; Kennedy Background; Eisenhower Administration – containment upgraded to ‘brinksmanship’, MAD, expansion of the Cold War to a global threat, system of alliances expanded (see map of Cold War in 1959 – Reds, Blues, and unaligned). [Herring, CH 15; Kennedy Background] Kennedy Administration – continued confrontation and brinksmanship with the Soviet Union; ‘Cold Warriors’ in the administration (State Department, Defense Department, Cabinet) who shared Kennedy’s life experience; emerging group of leaders who desired another way. [Herring CH 16; Paterson Preface and Intro; Kennedy Background] Cold War events – Berlin Blockade (1960), Bay of Pigs invasion (Cuba), Cuban Missile Crisis; [Paterson, CH 5] Nationalism and Revolution – status quo v. change; policy examples – Alliance for Progress through the Pan American system (creation of the OAS), Peace Corps (world wide). [Rabe in Paterson, CH 4] Conclusion – legacy of the Kennedy Foreign Policy [what continues, what did the JFK group continue, and what did they change?] The paper total 8 pages, double spaced, normal margins (1”), using an approved ‘style’ (APA, MLA, Chicago). It will include a Title Page, Abstract, Main Body w/citations, and Bibliography.
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Running head: U.S FOREIGN POLICY AND DIPLOMACY

United States Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
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U.S FOREIGN POLICY AND DIPLOMACY

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Abstract
Americans often identify themselves as peace-loving. Foreign policy has been an essential
part of the nation’s development since the 18th century. External existence played a crucial role in
the birth of the Americas. Throughout history, the U.S has taken a distinct approach towards
foreign policy by actively engaging in foreign affairs. This paper introduces the historical
background of the U.S foreign policy and diplomacy inclusive of the guiding principles of
American policy. In addition, the paper discusses Truman’s administration with a specific focus
on the policy of containment, the Marshall Plan and the civil wars in Greece, China, and Korea. In
addition, the paper discusses the Eisenhower Administration with a focus on the rise of
“brinksmanship” and the advancement of the cold war as a global threat. The paper finalizes with
the Kennedy Administration with a focus on the major changes of his presidency.

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Introduction
External assistance was crucial for the birth of an independent United States. The concerns
about local threats and global threats influenced the creation of foreign policy in 1787, which has
since molded the political culture of the United States. This policy resulted in a change of vision
influencing America’s involvement in foreign affairs such as the entry into World War I, return to
“isolationism” and even disarmament. American diplomacy is symbolized and defined by the
relations between Cuba and the U.S between 1898 and 1961 (Williams, 1988). The U.S declared
war on Spain in 1898 with avowed objectives of freeing Cuba, establishing and underwriting
independence of the Island and initiating and sustaining its development towards economic welfare
and political democracy. During the subsequent six decades, the United States exercised a
powerful influence in and all over Cuban affairs. The United States foreign policy and diplomacy
have been primarily engineered from the nation’s active and influential involvement in world
affairs. Throughout history, the United States has taken a distinct approach towards foreign policy
based on a number of guiding principles that comprise of; shared faith in their destiny, rebel against
Britain, appreciation the western values, unilateralism, open diplomacy, promotion of free trade,
freedom of the seas and self-determination of nationalities (Herring, 2008). This involvement
allowed ...