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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

“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.”

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“The defensive perimeter [of the United States in East Asia] runs along the Aleutians to Japan and then goes to the Ryukyus.”

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“We have actively sought and are actively seeking to make the United Nations an effective instrument of international cooperation.”

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Book:Strengthening the Forces of Freedom: Selected Speeches and Statements of Secretary of State Acheson, February 1949 - April 1950 [and Supplement May-June 1950].

Source: Strengthening the Forces of Freedom: Selected Speeches and Statements of Secretary of State Acheson, February 1949 - April 1950 [and Supplement May-June 1950].