General Records of the Department of State. 1763 - 2002. Moving Images Relating to U.S. Foreign Policy and Foreign Relations. 1911 - 1972. DIPLOMATIC POUCH, SEPTEMBER 10, 1950

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General Records of the Department of State. 1763 - 2002. Moving Images Relating to U.S. Foreign Policy and Foreign Relations. 1911 - 1972. DIPLOMATIC POUCH, SEPTEMBER 10, 1950

1950

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Maps of Europe, Near and Middle East, and Asia. CBS correspondents Collingwood, Murrow, and Bancroft (?) interview Sec. Acheson in his office concerning the foreign situation in Europe, Near and Middle East, China, and Korea. Acheson reviews Communist Russia's foreign policy and activities since 1945 and the U.S.'s countering measures. Acheson answers queries on the possibility of a shooting war with Russia or China over Korea, American aims and acts to prevent war, whether NATO forces would fight, Acheson's reaction to criticism of his policies, and American policy in Asia, Korea, NATO, and Formosa.

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