In answering the question "In what ways was the concept of American Exceptionalism evident in the Cold War during the years 1947-1961?... Interestingly the first scholarly mention of the term American exceptionalism actually comes from a man called Max Lerner in his book titled "America as a Civilization".13 He mentions that one of the main institutions that is singled out as the root of American exceptionalism, is the constitution. ... For Americans what claims their pride is the declaration of the independence. ... They state that narrow focus on the constitution "has di...

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During this time, the United States pursued an ill-fated policy of detente with the Soviet Union, while the Soviets remained stubbornly aloof and cold. ... "(2) Brezhnev believed that eventually, the capitalist West would experience revolution and would turn towards their socialist brothers for support. ... This attitude in America served to heighten American concerns over Soviet influence abroad and increased paranoia in the United States. ... The 1980s brought a new face to the American presidency and a new look to the Cold War. ... This 'New Thinking' offered an entirely new att...

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Russia and the United States were allies during World War II, but soon after they became enemies. ... During much of its early existence, the Warsaw Pact essentially functioned as part of the Soviet Ministry of Defense. ... The separation of Germany also polarized America and Russia. ... In the 1950's, another issue polarized America and Russia. ... During the height of the Cold War, the United States and the Soviet Union had many nuclear submarines all over the world. ...

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During President Kennedy's Presidency, he had to make many decisions about the relationship between the United States and the Soviet Union. ... During the summer of 1962, U. ... During the sixties, the Civil Rights Movement was in full force. ... she envisioned beautification all over america. ... Two types of women's groups appeared in the United States during the 1960's. ...

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