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This section of a journal was written by David T. Fautua. It discusses that many historians consider NSC 68 to be a "seminal think piece of American national history". This section also wants to demonstrate what changes were affected by NSC 68 and which ones were affected by the Korean War. This section presents a lot of information about the NSC 68 and how it was created as well as why it was created. It provides connections with other events during the Cold War and effects of this document.

Strategies of Containment: A Critical Appraisal of Postwar American National Security Policy

"NSC-68 and the Soviet Threat Reconsidered John Lewis Gaddis

This is a biography about Paul Henry Nitze. It talks about his role as a principal author of the National Security Council document and includes his influence and his contributions with the NSC - 68. This biography relates to the NSC -68 because Paul Henry Nitze was a major part of the policy.

This journal was written by George Kennan who talks about how the document has great historic value. It talks about the effects the document has on the cold war as well as shaping the Unites States.

Who was George Kennan? Explain. This needs to to be 3 sentences.

This source was written by Jacek Kugler. I think it is a useful source to look at to answer our question as it provides in depth, and concise information about the tension throughout the Cold War and the Arms Race that developed between the USSR, and the United States. The article speaks on the steps taken by the SuperPowers and their reluctance to get rid of their nuclear weapons. It speaks of NSC-68 and its purpose to contain communism.

Luc, you needed to give me three sentences which states why this source is a valuable source to use to answer our question.

NSC-68 and the Soviet Threat Reconsidered