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Former United States Secretary of State

Former United States Secretary of State, politician, and foreign policy maker. He served as the 52nd Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953. He played a significant role in the early Cold War, particularly in shaping U.S. policy towards Europe.

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Famous Dean Acheson Quotes

“The limitations imposed by democratic political practices makes it difficult to conduct our foreign affairs in the national interest.”

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Book:Private thoughts on public affairs: a citizen looks at Congress, and a Democrat looks at his party

Source: Private thoughts on public affairs: a citizen looks at Congress, and a Democrat looks at his party

“A memorandum is written not to inform the reader but to protect the writer.”

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“Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.”

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“Controversial proposals, once accepted, soon become hallowed.”

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Book:Real and Imagined Handicaps of Our Democracy in the Conduct of Its Foreign Relations: An Address, the Harry S. Truman Library, Institute for National and International Affairs

Source: Real and Imagined Handicaps of Our Democracy in the Conduct of Its Foreign Relations: An Address, the Harry S. Truman Library, Institute for National and International Affairs

“The greatest mistake I made was not to die in office.”

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“I doubt very much if a man whose main literary interests were in works by Mr. Zane Grey, admirable as they may be, is particularly equipped to be the chief executive of this country, particularly where Indian Affairs are concerned.”

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Author:Dean Acheson