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How Valuable is France as an Ally of the United States? (1955)

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Mr. Peck suggests that the aspect of French politics most familiar and perplexing to Americans is the quick turnover of premiers. Mr. Wit states that this is less important than it seems, for through the rise and fall of twenty Prime Ministers, there were only four foreign ministers. A film shows French involvement abroad, toughing on French internal problems. It is agreed that France is an essential ally but no longer a first-class power. We should assist in bringing her commitment s into balance with her weakened capacity. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)

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University of Michigan

Subjects

public broadcasting, AAPB, France-United States relations, Cold War, Foreign policy, International relations, Geopolitics, 1950s history, National Educational Television, Western Europe, Diplomacy, Military alliances, Soviet Union, Post-WWII era, Political science, Dorothy Fosdick, George A. Peake, Jr., Daniel Witt, Competitive coexistence, US Department of State, Global power dynamics, American foreign policy, Strategic importance of France, Educational television, University of Michigan, Prestige in international politics, Transatlantic relations

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