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AP US History
Unit 8 – The Postwar Period and Cold War, 1945–1980
Topic 8.15
How did Eisenhower's policy towards communism differ from Kennedy's during their respective presidencies?
Eisenhower employed a containment strategy via his Domino Theory, while Kennedy adopted a flexible response strategy toward communism.
Eisenhower was less concerned about communism as compared to Kennedy who perceived it as a major threat to national security .
Kennedy employed stricter measures against communist nations than Eisenhower who advocated for peaceful negotiations .
Both presidents followed an identical approach towards communism without any changes or modifications whatsoever .
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