"The world will never have lasting peace so long as men reserve for war the finest human qualities. Peace, no less than war, requires idealism and self-sacrifice and a righteous and dynamic faith."
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John Foster Dulles (1888-1959) was a pivotal figure in American foreign policy, serving as Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 until his death. A staunch advocate for a strong anti-communist stance, Dulles played a critical role in shaping Cold War strategies, including the establishment of the policy of containment and the doctrine of massive retaliation. His legacy includes significant diplomatic initiatives, such as the creation of NATO and the SEATO alliance, which aimed to counter Soviet influence around the globe.
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"The measure of success is not whether you have a tough problem to deal with, but whether it is the same problem you had last year."
John Foster Dulles"The ability to get to the verge without getting into the war is the necessary art. If you try to run away from it, if you are scared to go to the brink, you are lost."
John Foster Dulles