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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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Dean Acheson
Dean Acheson

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. more

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