15 Historians you Should Know
Historians:
- John Kennan: American diplomat known for his role in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold War.
- David Reisman: Sociologist and author known for his work on post-WWII American society and culture.
- John Kenneth Galbraith: Economist who analyzed the role of government in shaping economic policy and critiqued the influence of corporations.
- Rachel Carson: Environmentalist who sparked the modern environmental movements and raised awareness about dangers of pesticide.
- Betty Friedan: Feminist writer and activist who co-founded the National Organization for Women (NOW) and wrote a landmark book “The Feminine Mystique” in second-wave feminism.
Political Figures:
1. Harry S. Truman: 33rd president of the US who implemented the Truman Doctrine to stop the spread of communism and oversaw post-WWII reconstruction efforts.
2. Dwight D. Eisenhower: 34th president of the US known for his leadership during WWII as Supreme Commander of the Allied forces in Europe.
3. Joseph McCarthy: US Senator who led the anti-communist crusade during the Red Scare of the 1950s.
4. Lyndon Johnson: 36th president of the US who championed the Civil RIghts Act and launched the “War on Poverty” and “Great Society” Programs.
5. Richard Nixon: 37th President of the US who implemented a policy of detente with the Soviet Union and opened diplomatic relations with China.
6. Jimmy Carter: 39th President of the US who prioritized human rights and brokered the Camp David Accords between Israel and Egypt.
7. Ronald Reagon: 40th President of the US known for his conservative policies, economic reforms, and confrontation with the Soviet Union.
8. George HW Bush: 41th President of the US who led the country during Persian Gulf War.
9. Bill Clinton: 42nd President of the US known for his economic policies, welfare reform, and involvement in the Middle East process.
10. John Foster Dulles: Secretary who believed in anti-communism and known for his brinkmanship, which stated that the US should be willing to go to the brink of the war in order to achieve its foreign policy goals.
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