Select a president from the table,
“Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,’” in Roskin, Chapter 4. Then write a 3 page
paper on the doctrine that president used according to Roskin. Your research
must include at least four (4) credible sources, apart from your textbook. Your
paper must address the following:

1  Summarize a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts
during the president’s time in office.

2  Explicate the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with
reference to specific actions or events that occurred.

3  Describe the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S.
and other countries.

4  Assess, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the
particular doctrine that was followed.

5  Cite at least four (4) reputable sources in addition to the
textbook, not including Wikipedia, encyclopedias, or dictionaries.

Truman

1945–1953

Contain the expansion of communism,
presumably everywhere.

Eisenhower

1953–1961

Use nukes and spooks to prevent
Communist or other radical takeovers.

Kennedy

1961–1963

Respond flexibly to communist
expansion, especially to guerrilla warfare.

Johnson

1963–1969

Follow through on Kennedy Doctrine by
committing U.S. troops in Vietnam.

Nixon

1969–1974

Supply weapons but not troops to
countries fighting off communism.

Ford

1974–1977

Continue Nixon Doctrine.

Carter

1977–1981

Make clear to Soviets that Persian
Gulf is a vital U.S. interest.

Reagan

1981–1989

Sponsor anticommunist guerrillas who
are trying to overthrow pro-Soviet regimes.

Your assignment must:

•  Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12),
with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or
school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional
instructions.

•  Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the
student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover
page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page
length.