THE COLD WAR 1950 1973
JOHN F KENNEDY AND THE COLD WAR
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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using force only to deal with fighting Communism
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using cooperation only to deal with fighting Communism
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using a flexible response of both force and cooperation to deal with fighting Communism
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using only nuclear weapons to deal with fighting Communism
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Detailed explanation-1: -Kennedy implemented the “flexible response” defense strategy, one that relied on multiple options for responding to the Soviet Union, discouraged massive retaliation, and encouraged mutual deterrence.
Detailed explanation-2: -He used a range of programs to try to stop the spread of communism. These included a conventional weaponry program to give the nation’s military more flexibility. The programs also included economic aid to Latin America and the creation of the Peace Corps to help developing nations.
Detailed explanation-3: -In May 1961, JFK had authorized sending 500 Special Forces troops and military advisers to assist the government of South Vietnam. They joined 700 Americans already sent by the Eisenhower administration. In February 1962, the president sent an additional 12, 000 military advisers to support the South Vietnamese army.
Detailed explanation-4: -as mandated by the warren court, rural voters had more political influence than urban ones. what role did JFKs “flexible response” play in lessening tensions of the cold war? To resist communist movements so he pushed for a build up of troops.