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Cold War People
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Joseph McCarthy | Used intimidation tactics and unfounded accusations in the name of fighting communism. Lost credibility when he attacked US Army |
| Harry Truman | Succeeded Franklin D. Roosevelt upon Roosevelt's death Truman in office last few months of World War II best known for making the decision to use atomic bombs against Japan. After the war, Truman was crucial in the implementation of the Marshall Plan. |
| Dwight Eisenhower | Vowed to protect Middle East from communism, policies kept country on edge of all-out war. |