Acheson: The Secretary of State

Author James Chace discussed his biography, Acheson: The Secretary of State Who Created the American World, published by Simon & Schuster. T… read more

Author James Chace discussed his biography, Acheson: The Secretary of State Who Created the American World, published by Simon & Schuster. The book covers former Secretary of State Dean Acheson’s entire career. It covers Treasury and State Department positions under President Franklin D. Roosevelt to Secretary of State under President Truman. Acheson was instrumental in shaping the Truman Doctrine and the NATO alliance. After his prepared remarks, he took questions from the audience. close

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Acheson: The Secretary of State

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Program ID:
112990-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Oct 04, 1998 | 12:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Mar 19, 2007 | 8:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3

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  • Oct 04, 1998 | 12:00pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 04, 1998 | 5:59pm EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Oct 05, 1998 | 12:00am EDT | C-SPAN 2
  • Mar 15, 2007 | 3:47am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 15, 2007 | 8:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3
  • Mar 19, 2007 | 8:53am EDT | C-SPAN 3
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