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Spies, Communism and the Battle to Win the Cold War, with Scott Anderson

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The Hungarian Uprising and U.S. Inaction

This chapter explores the 1956 Hungarian uprising against Soviet control and the U.S. government's failure to intervene despite promises of support. It examines the implications of Eisenhower's New Look Doctrine and its impact on Cold War geopolitics, reflecting on the tragic consequences for those seeking freedom.

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