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Why is it Important to the United States that There Should be Security in Southeast Asia? (1955)
About this film
The program begins with an identification of key countries on the map. Senator Mansfield, guest of the program, outlines the history of the United States policy toward the area. A film clip shows the two chief groupings of power in Southeast Asia. Later, discussion emphasizes the importance of Americas assisting the countries of this are to become strong and independent. (Description adapted from documents in the NET Microfiche)
Directors & creators
University of Michigan
Subjects
public broadcasting, AAPB, Southeast Asia, United States Foreign Policy, Cold War, Communism, Decolonization, Indochina, Indonesia, Thailand, Burma, Philippines, Mike Mansfield, National Security, International Relations, 1950s history, Post-World War II, Anti-communism, Geopolitics, Colonialism, Asian History, U Nu, Sukarno, Ramon Magsaysay, Political Science, Diplomacy, Independence movements
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