[U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson addresses the American public on the North Atlantic Treaty].

U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson addresses the American public from the auditorium of the new State Department building to explain and argue in favor of the North Atlantic Treaty. Before detailing the precise terms of the treaty, Acheson argues that it is necessary to counteract the Soviet obstr...

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Bibliographic Details
Uniform Title:Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Corporate Author: WKZO (Radio station : Kalamazoo, Mich.) (Broadcaster)
Other Authors: Acheson, Dean, 1893-1971 (Speaker)
Language:English
Series:Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Subjects:
North Atlantic Treaty > (1949 April 4)
North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Cold War.
United States > Military relations > Europe, Western.
Europe, Western > Military relations > United States.
Security, International > Europe, Western.
Speeches.
Nonfiction radio programs.
Genre:
Speeches.
Nonfiction radio programs.
Physical Description:1 audio file (30 min., 17 sec.)
Format: Audio Software
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Summary:
U.S. Secretary of State Dean Acheson addresses the American public from the auditorium of the new State Department building to explain and argue in favor of the North Atlantic Treaty. Before detailing the precise terms of the treaty, Acheson argues that it is necessary to counteract the Soviet obstructionism which has limited the efficacy of the United Nations. Acheson focuses in particular on the duty of the United States to assist in rebuilding the armed forces of their European allies and other free countries so that each member of the pact has the ability to defend themselves and others. Acheson concludes by reasserting his position that the most effective way to prevent another World War is to show that swift and strong military response will follow in reaction to any armed provocation threatening peace.
Note:Title supplied.
Electronic resource.
Originally broadcast on WKZO.
Part of the Kalamazoo Valley Museum WKZO transcription disc collection.
Call Number:Voice 30157
Playing Time:00:30:17
Event Details:
Broadcast 1949 March 18