QOD 4/8 (Recap) What type of foreign policy was established by President Eisenhower to combat the Cold War?
Kennedy’s Foreign Policy
Flexible Response Kennedy wanted to make the U.S. prepared for both conventional and nuclear warfare Focus on traditional and special units –Be prepared to fight any type of conflict, ex. Green Berets
Third World Initiatives Spread democracy to limit the spread of communism-continuation of Eisenhower’s domino theory Initiate programs for third world countries
Peace Corps American volunteers to assist developing countries with technical, educational, and health services
Alliance for Progress Economic assistance to Latin American countries (unsuccessful) To create a positive relationship due to discontent of US involvement in Latin America