“Great Britain has lost an Empire and not yet found a role. The attempt to playa separate power rolethat is, a role apart from Europe, based on a special relationship with the United States, on being the head of the Commonwealthis about to be played out. Her Majesty's Government is now attempting, wisely in my opinion, to re-enter Europe.” StatesGovernmentFoundLostUnitedOpinionRolesUnited StatesSpecialEuropeBritainEmpiresAttemptingMajestyGreat BritainSpecial RelationshipPlayas Author:Dean Acheson
“I have almost invariably found that charm is used as a substitute for intelligence in persons of both sexes. Thus, I have always been and will remain wary of it.” PersonsUsedFoundSexCharmSubstitutes Author:Dean Acheson
“Great Britain has lost an Empire and has not yet found a role.” FoundLostRolesHistoryLosingClassicBritainEmpiresGreat BritainBritish History Author:Dean Acheson