History HL
History HL
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Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 1 - China 1839-60 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners  1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 2 - The Opening Of China To Foreigners 1860-1901 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 3 - Defeat & Revolution 1901-25 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 4 - Nationalists & Communists 1924-45 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 5 - The Japanese Threat & Communist Takeover 1931-49 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World  1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 6 - China & The Wider World 1949-76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 7 - Government, Economy & Society Under Mao After 1949 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 8 - The Cultural Revolution 1966 -76 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 9 - Deng Xiaoping
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 10 - China & The Wider World 1978-97 (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 11 - Concluding Survey (China 1839-1997)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 12 - Jews, Arabs & The British 1900-39 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 13 - The Birth Of Isreal 1939-49 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 14 - Arab-Israeli Wars In 1956, 1967, & 1973 (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 15 - Nasser, Egypt & Arab Nationalism (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 16 - The Palestinian Problem (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 17 - The Challenges Of Peace-Making 1991-2008: Israelis & Palestinians (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 18 - The Iran-Iraq War 1980-8 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 19 - Iraq & The West 1988-2008 (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 20 - From Arab Nationalism To IsIamic Fundamentalism (Middle East)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 22 - The Korean War (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 23 - Eisenhower & Dulles (Cold war 1945 -81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 25 - Kennedy To Carter (Cold War 1945-81)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
Chapter 26 - Weimar Germany - 1918-1933 (European States)
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Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
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Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)

Truman Vs. Molotov The Meeting That Shaped The Cold War

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๐ŸŒ Background: The origins of the Cold War saw many important meetings. One such meeting took place between Truman, the U.S. President, and Vyacheslav Molotov, the Soviet Union's Foreign Minister.

๐Ÿ“† Date: 22 and 23 April

๐Ÿ“ Location: White House, Washington

Different Perspectives on the Meeting ๐Ÿ“–

  • Walter LaFeber, Revisionist Historian
    • Description: Truman had a tough conversation with Molotov about the Soviets not meeting their agreements on Poland.
    • Notable Quotes: "I just gave him a straight one-two to the jaw."
      ๐Ÿ’ก Real-world example: Imagine telling a friend they owe you money from a shared meal, and when they deny it, you show them the exact bill. That's Truman setting the record straight.
  • Margaret Truman, Truman’s Daughter
    • Description: Truman was calm and emphasized mutual respect in agreements.
    • Notable Quotes: "Carry out your agreements and you won’t get talked to like that."
      ๐Ÿ’ก Real-world example: When a parent calmly explains to a child why they need to follow the rules, highlighting mutual understanding.
  • Andrei Gromyko, Soviet Ambassador
    • Description: Truman appeared cold and ended the meeting on 23 April.
  • Geoffrey Roberts, British Historian
    • Description: Official Soviet reports show a calm meeting. If Stalin knew about a bad meeting, Molotov would've been blamed.
      ๐Ÿ’ก Real-world example: You decide to not tell your parents about a poor test grade, fearing they might get angry.
  • Vladislav Zubok, Russian Historian
    • Description: Molotov feared blame and didn’t show any of Truman’s aggressive behavior in his notes.
      ๐Ÿ’ก Real-world example: When a co-worker doesn't share the full story of a meeting with the boss, so they don't get into trouble.

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Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)
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Chapter 21 - Truman (Cold War 1945- 81)

Truman Vs. Molotov The Meeting That Shaped The Cold War

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424 words
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3 mins read
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Last edited onย 5th Nov 2024

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๐ŸŒ Background: The origins of the Cold War saw many important meetings. One such meeting took place between Truman, the U.S. President, and Vyacheslav Molotov, the Soviet Union's Foreign Minister.

๐Ÿ“† Date: 22 and 23 April

๐Ÿ“ Location: White House, Washington

Different Perspectives on the Meeting ๐Ÿ“–

  • Walter LaFeber, Revisionist Historian
    • Description: Truman had a tough conversation with Molotov about the Soviets not meeting their agreements on Poland.
    • Notable Quotes: "I just gave him a straight one-two to the jaw."
      ๐Ÿ’ก Real-world example: Imagine telling a friend they owe you money from a shared meal, and when they deny it, you show them the exact bill. That's Truman setting the record straight.
  • Margaret Truman, Truman’s Daughter
    • Description: Truman was calm and emphasized mutual respect in agreements.
    • Notable Quotes: "Carry out your agreements and you won’t get talked to like that."
      ๐Ÿ’ก Real-world example: When a parent calmly explains to a child why they need to follow the rules, highlighting mutual understanding.
  • Andrei Gromyko, Soviet Ambassador
    • Description: Truman appeared cold and ended the meeting on 23 April.
  • Geoffrey Roberts, British Historian
    • Description: Official Soviet reports show a calm meeting. If Stalin knew about a bad meeting, Molotov would've been blamed.
      ๐Ÿ’ก Real-world example: You decide to not tell your parents about a poor test grade, fearing they might get angry.
  • Vladislav Zubok, Russian Historian
    • Description: Molotov feared blame and didn’t show any of Truman’s aggressive behavior in his notes.
      ๐Ÿ’ก Real-world example: When a co-worker doesn't share the full story of a meeting with the boss, so they don't get into trouble.

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