"A History of the United States Since 1945"

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This paper is a review of the book "A History of the United States Since 1945", written by historian Oscar T. Barck. The paper discusses the way in which Barck weaves together all of the facts, events and characters, both domestic and foreign, that make up the history of America following the defeat of the Axis and Japanese forces in World War II.

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"In the last section entitled "The Turbulent Sixties," Barck describes the "New Frontier" began by John F. Kennedy, "the youngest man ever elected President who also succeeded the oldest man ever to held that office," being Eisenhower (97). Barck then discusses the global responsibilities faced by Kennedy, such as "the interests and commitments of the US on every continent. . . the progression of communism in the world, the debacle of the Bay of Pigs invasion, the problems associated with Indochina, Vietnam, the Soviet Union and the on-going threats linked to the Cold War" (120)."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Barck, Oscar T. A History of the United States Since 1945. New York: Dell Publishing, 1965.

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