Massive Retaliation (1954) John Foster Dulles

question 34

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Massive Retaliation (1954)
John Foster Dulles
We want, for ourselves and the other free nations, a maximum deterrent at a bearable cost. . . . Local defense will always be important. But there is no local defense whichalone will contain the mighty land power of the Communist world. Local defenses must be reinforced by the further deterrent of massive retaliatory power. A potential aggressor mustknow that he cannot always prescribe battle conditions that suit him. . . .
The way to deter aggression is for the free community to be willing and able to respond vigorously at places and with means of its own choosing. . . .
If we can deter such aggression as would mean general war, and that is our confident resolve, then we can let time and fundamentals work for us.
-The position of the United States in the world after World War II was

• A) quite similar to that of the United States in the nineteenth century.
• B) a direct result of territorial expansion after World War I.
• C) focused mostly on the obligations of the Roosevelt Corollary.
• D) more globally engaged militarily and economically.

Recognize the importance of environmental factors and community infrastructure in disease prevention.

Understand the historical development of public health initiatives and their impact on community health.

Analyze the role of government and non-governmental organizations in the advancement of public health.

Identify key figures and their contributions to public health and nursing.

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Merchandise Purchased

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An inventory method where updates to inventory levels are made at specified periods, typically at the end of a financial year, rather than continuously.

Periodic Inventory System

An inventory accounting method where inventory levels and cost of goods sold are calculated at set intervals, such as monthly or yearly.