Inmates in this camp were detained w/o trial and faced daily torture. Operations at this camp were considered a breach of human rights. A detention camp in Cuba established to punish criminals caught in the "war on terror".

Act signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2001 in response to the terrorist attacks of September 11. "Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001." Allowed federal agents to use surveillance against crimes of terror.

First of Hispanic descent and 3rd woman in Supreme Court. In office since 2009. Associate Justice on Supreme Court appointed by Barak Obama.

The biggest economic collapse since the Great Depression. Began with the collapse of the housing market, which caused banks to stop offering loans due to billions in bad mortgages which resulted in the crash of the stock market. Ended the vast deregulation of the economy and showed how broken the American "safety net" was.

Market crashed and led to the Great Recession. Led to the Case-Shiller home price index reporting its biggest price drop in history. Resulted in credit crisis.

Category 5 natural disaster that flooded New Orleans. Storm that struck the Gulf of Mexico. Led to a complete evacuation of the city New Orleans.

Term used by democrats to describe Bush's second term. Involved Dick Cheney's scandal in Iraq. Those who had committed scandals, especially the republicans, were being let off the hook for the scandals they committed.

war strategy used to in which one country attacks another in order to diffuse a potential threat in the future. Bush's war tactic used during the war against terrorism. The strategy in which the U.S. invaded Iraq in order to prevent another terrorist attack after 9/11

Allowed America to launch strikes against terrorists and terrorist-harboring countries before attacks were made on America. A response as a war on terror as a result of the September 11, 2001 attacks. A controversial address that declared preemptive war.

Rejected by Bush administration for fear that it would weaken America's economy. Accepted by 180 nations, including the United States until Bush took office. Combat global warming.

Combination of American bombing and ground combat by the Northern alliance had driven the regime from power. Hoped to find Osama bin Laden hiding out in Afghanistan, but only establish a flimsy regime. Nickname given to the War in Afghanistan.

Terrorist group that planned the 9/11 attacks. Headed by Islamic fundamentalist Osama Bin Laden. Saw the U.S as the antithesis of their rigid Islamic values

Court ruled ballots for presidential election to be recounted. Led to the election of the 2001 president. Supreme Court ruled the actions by Florida to violate the 14th amendment

Involved in a scandal with President Bill Clinton. President claimed he "did not have sexual relations" with this woman. Twenty-two-year-old White House intern at the time of her scandal.

Bush's nominee for the Supreme Court. Accused for sexual harassment against an attorney. Second African American to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court

Domestic terrorist who was sentenced to death after he set off a truck bomb that shattered the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1955. Anti-Government extremist who perpetrated the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing. Killed 168 people when he exploded a bomb at a federal office building in Oklahoma City.

term prominent in the 1990s. Described the growing racial and ethnic identity. Reflected the diverse nature of the U.S society.

Became popular during the gay movement. Idea was to bring awareness to the issue. Also wanted to promote safe sex.

became known as the victim of LAPD brutality. Video tape was released of several police officers beating him during his arrest. When the officers were acquitted after the trial, violent riots soon ensued.

Term used to describe the rapid expansion of the US prison population from the 1980's onward. Reagan's war against drugs and Clinton's "tough on crime" rhetoric helped to substantially increase the US prison population. Social advocates increasingly felt the mass incarceration of African-Americans fed this system.

Start-up companies with an internet-based focus in the 90's that were designed to take advantage of surplus venture capital in the markets and because the technological explosion that occurred at this time. A company specifically in the 1990's that did its business on the internet. Term given to companies that investors in the 1990's poured money into creating a speculative bubble that burst in the 2000's 3.

Large company that filed for bankruptcy from Houston, Texas. Company bought and sold electricity rather than actually producing it. Chief Officers of the company were convicted on multiple accounts of fraud.

Citizens of the Internet. Anyone with a computer that could post his or her ideas for worldwide circulation. Group of people which arose from the creation and expansion of the Internet.

The later name for title IV of the social security act of 1935. The program originally offered aid to mothers with children and no husband. Replaced by Temporary Assistance for Needy Families when it ended in 1996.

Republicans won control over both Houses of Congress. First time in 40 years. Newt Gingrich was Speaker of the House.

1996 law that barred gay couples from spousal benefits provided by federal law. Does not require states to recognize marriages from other states. Used by cultural conservatives as the basis for the anti-gay movement.

Reaction to the higher numbers of illegal acts in 1970s. They would rather keep prisoners in jail than rehabilitate them. Treated drug abuse as an illegal act, not a disease.

An ugly term used to describe the mass killings in Iraq. Seen by the attackers as cultural reform. Is also known as genocide.

Set of agreements between the Government of Israel and the Palestine Liberation Organization. Specified that bilateral negotiations were only the only viable path to Palestinian Statehood. The cornerstone of what is known as the peace process.

Republican campaign strategy by Newt Gingrich. Promised to curtail the scope of government, cut back on taxes and economic and environmental regulations, overhaul the welfare system. Promised to end affirmative action.

Forbade military recruiters from questioning a volunteer's sexuality. Also forbade soldiers to disclosure their own sexuality to one another. Implemented by President Clinton.

Businessman who established the reform party in 1996 and ran one of the most successful third-party bids for president in U.S. history. In 1992 ran a campaign as a third party candidate against Bill Clinton and sitting President George Bush and took about 19% of the popular vote (which may have hurt George Bush). Billionaire who ran for president in the 1992 election as an independent candidate.

The President of Iraq from 1979-2003. Maintained power throughout the Iran-Iraq war and Persian Gulf War. Figure repressed movements in Iraq he deemed threatening the stability of the country.

After invading Kuwait Iraq threatened to go after Saudi Arabia next causing the US to get involved in order to protect Saudi Arabia, the US's biggest oil supplier. The US finally put an end to Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait through operation Desert Storm. The war began with Saddam Hussein's accusation of Kuwait stealing petroleum from Iraq and decided to declare war invading Kuwait.

Shift from a bipolar world to one of unquestioned American predominance. With the end of the Cold War, Bush sought to redefine America's international role. Proclaimed the triumph of capitalism over communism.

The goal of this legislation was to let anyone enter any communications business. It focused on the deregulation of the broadcasting market. This legislation was signed by Bill Clinton in 1996.

A treaty negotiated by Bush. Created an untaxed exchange zone consisting of Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Obtained congressional approval and passed by Bill Clinton in 1993.

Leader of the Youth League. Put in jail for 26 years. First black president of South Africa.

Term used when women were more willing to favor government support for things like education, child care, education, and abortion. Unlike men, women are not as willing to support money on social services and higher military funding. Pattern referring that women are more likely to support Democratic Party.

This legislation prohibits discrimination in hiring or promotion against people that were not the "normal" IQ or behavior level. This legislation required buildings to be redesigned to ensure access for all handicapped persons. The legislation was passed in 1990 with the revival of the power rights revolution.

Sale of arms to Iran to release American hostages that were held in the Middle East by Islamic Groups. Congress banned military aid to Iran but it was done anyways. Greatest scandal of Reagan's presidency, but, President Reagan was not convicted guilty for this scandal.

Implemented and created by Mikhail Gorbachev. Made to boost the dying soviet economy through the use of free-market practices. Means reconstruction.

Economic policy started by Ronald Reagan. Idea that by lowering tax rates would boost economic growth. American people would want to work because they would keep what they earn. "

Bush's nominee for the Supreme Court. Accused for sexual harassment against an attorney. Second African American to serve as a Justice on the Supreme Court.

Iraqi dictator who led the invasion and annexation of Kuwait. Rumored to have developed an arsenal of "weapons of mass destruction." Captured during the Iraq War, put on trial, and found guilty for ordering the killings of many Iraqis before being executed.

First popularly elected President of Russia. Former member of the Communist Party. Played important role in the collapse of the Soviet Union.

Democratic nominee who marched with Mr. King in Selma and sought to improve the economic conditions of other African Americans. Was president of PUSH (People United to Save Humanity) and made National Rainbow Coalition and then resigned as President to run for President of the United States. African American civil rights activist who ran for president in the 80's.

Conservative Christian opposed to feminism, abortion, homosexuality, and affirmative action. Founder of the political organization known as the Moral Majority. Televangelist preacher and lead voice in debate over Christian values.

The first woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Appointed to the Supreme Court by President Reagan in 1981 and received unanimous Senate approval. A moderate conservative; served on the Supreme Court for 24 years; a key swing vote in many important cases, such as Roe v. Wade.

Last general secretary of the Soviet Union. Involved in nuclear disarmament. Caused the downfall of communism in Europe.

It was disliked by many conservative politicians, including Reagan, and it was never ratified, but its provisions were still met regardless. Signed by Carter and Brezhnev in 1979. It attempted to reduce the number of missiles, bomber, and nuclear warheads of Russia and the US.

Upheld affirmative action but outlawed racial quotas. Deemed that it violated 14th Amendment. White man argued that he had been rejected from UC Davis solely because of his race.

Made it a crime to perform an abortion unless a woman's life was at stake. The case is filed by Norma McCorvey, against the district attorney of Dallas County. Was the landmark Supreme Court decision in regard to legalized abortion.

Resurged in popularity in the 1970's along with 2nd wave-feminism and finally passed in 1972. Proposed to eliminate all legal distinctions "on account of sex. Introduced in 1932, by Alice Paul but was not ratified by enough states.

Banned gender discrimination in higher education. Commonly referenced in athletics. Provision of the 1972 Education Amendments that prohibited gender discrimination and opened sports and other arenas to women.

Nixon refused to comply with prosecutor Archibald Cox when Cox ordered Nixon to present the tapes. Event that led the public to the demand of impeaching President Nixon. U.S. Attorney General resigned rather than obeying the President.

Cleaned hazardous wastes. Required "environmental impact" statements from federally funded projects. Oversaw programs to combat pollution.

Public university with a working class students that demonstrated antiwar sentiment spread beyond campuses like Berkeley. Demonstrated that antiwar sentiment spreading greatly. Killing of four antiwar protesters by Ohio National guard.

The U.S sent troops to combat communist forces in the sanctuaries of a neutral country. Resulted in many anti-war protests in the U.S(such as the Kent State shootings) and the rise of Khmer Rouge. A series of military operations conducted during the Vietnam War under Nixon.

Led to the death of mainly many women and children. Lieutenant William Calley Jr., who was responsible for this, was sentenced to life in prison, but only served 3- later apologized for his action. This event occurred in a village in Vietnam in 1968.

The president stated that the United States would assist in the defense and developments of allies, but would not take on the defense of all free nations of the world. Argued for the pursuit of peace through a partnership with American allies while shifting the direction on international policies in Asia. Put forth during a press conference by the president and later formalized in his speech on Vietnamization.

Consisted of training the South Vietnamese to fight the war while slowly removing the United States. Came about due to the public and the declining popularity of the war and constant protests. The policy adopted under Nixon on how to deal with Vietnam.

The "thawing out" of hostility between the United States and the USSR, starting in 1969. Foreign policy that helped to end the Cold War as the superpowers agreed to respect basic liberties of their citizens and eventually developed SALT I and the Helsinki Accords. Nixon's foreign policy of decreasing tensions with the Soviet Union at the end of the Cold War.

First African American Supreme Court justice. Won brown v. Board of education case. Succeeded by Clarence Thomas.

Created peace between nations with the Camp David Accord. Once out of office, joined the Habitat for Humanity and won a Nobel Peace Prize. Create foreign policy around human rights.

The first president unelected president. Restored public confidence in government after the Watergate Scandal. 38th president of the United States.

Senator from the Democratic Party most known for his strong opposition to the Vietnam War. Ran from president in 1972 as a Democratic Party Nominee. Addressed issues regarding nationwide agriculture, food, and hunger

Won Nobel Peace Prize for negotiating ceasefire in Vietnam. Pursued policy of detente in the Cold War. Nixon's national security adviser and secretary of State.

Served as Nixon's running mate in both 1968 and 1972. Resigned after the uncovering of a bribe scandal, forcing Nixon to appoint Gerald Ford as Vice President. Began his political career as the governor of Maryland.

Student activism against the Vietnam War. President of SDS Tom Hayden. Port Huron Statement

Wrote about rejecting work ethic, desperate materialism of the middle class, and militarization of America. The group of writers became known as a generation after their group name. Believed in sexual experimentation and immediate pleasure.

1968 National Liberation Front and North Vietnamese forces launched a huge attack on Vietnamese New Year. Defeated after a month of fighting. Tet. Also known as the General Offense.

Nicknames given to the pro and anti-Vietnam War factions. Their differences spark the large anti-war movement. Many protests took place on college campuses

Coined by Steely Carmichael. Malcolm X based his beliefs on this. Advocated for African American autonomy and even violence to achieve their rights.

Established equal suffrage for all races in America. Was a part of the 24th Amendment. Signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson.

Banned employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. One of the crowning legislative achievements in this movement for social justice. Outlawed discrimination in public accommodations.

Under Nixon. Congressional approval to begin combat with Vietnam.

Instituted education, healthcare, and federal welfare programs as part of the 'War on Poverty'. Included Civil Rights legislation. Domestic program launched by president Lyndon Johnson.

Included the establishment of Medicare and Medicaid, as well as the distribution of food stamps to low-income Americans. The unofficial name of Johnson's crusade against rising rates of economic inequality within America during the 1960's. A series of legislation initiated by President Johnson that sought to aid the poorest Americans.

These rides were to protest the unconstitutional rulings of segregation in which deep south law enforcement purposely unrecognized. Freedom rides were to protest and to stop segregation on interstate buses and bus terminals. These were buses full of people black and white that rode into segregated areas.

Was an almost Marshal Plan type policy for Latin America. It failed due to corrupt governments pocketing money. This was President John F. Kennedy's economic policy towards Latin America.

Lead to naval "quarantine" carried out by the United States against the Soviet Union. Soviets armed Fidel Castro's communist regime with nuclear warheads. Lead to increased tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union in 1962.

It was undertaken by the Central Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.). The military force was mostly made up of Cuban exiles that were trained by the C.I.A. Failed military invasion of Cuba in 1961.

Established to improve the image of the United States in developing countries. By 1966, more than 15,000 young men and women were serving as volunteers in this organization. Sent young Americans abroad to aid in the economic and educational progress of developing countries.

Contained a heavy anti-poverty agenda such as an increase in social security benefits and minimum wages. Kennedy's strong counter to Eisenhower's heaving conservative view. Term used for Kennedy's political agenda.

Term frequently used during Lyndon B. Johnson's administration. Describes skepticism towards the president's policies on the Vietnam War. A lack of popular confidence in the claims made by the federal government.

Made during the Kennedy administration that prepared a variety of military responses, in case the US was attacked and chooses not to use nuclear weapons. Build up of supplies that allow a nation to fight a limited war and not use nuclear weapons. Policy made that prepares people for international crises rather than using nuclear weapons.

I banned voting rights campaigns even though Martin Luther King went against my ruling in Selma, Alabama. Ran as an independent in the election of 1968 against Lyndon B Johnson and Nixon. I was governor of Alabama when Goldwater ran against Johnson, with a new resurgence of conservatism.

Elected to Senate in 1948 and worked for a proposal to end racial segregation in the Democratic National Convention party platform. Vice President to Lyndon B. Johnson. Ran against Robert Kennedy and McCarthy in 1968 for democratic nomination.

Ran in the election of 1968. Lost to Senator George McGovern for presidential nomination. A challenger for the democratic ticket.

Was the national chairman of the Students Nonviolent Coordinating Committee. Gave the famous "We Ain't Going" Speech in 1967. Activist of Civil Rights movement in the 1950 and 1960s.

Radical Civil Rights Movement speaker. Said that blacks need to rise on their own and not rely on whites. Individual changed their last name to separate from history of slavery

Critiqued the New Deal, called for abolition of the graduated income tax, and voted against the Civil Rights act. Campaign marked a resurgence of American conservatism. Senator from Arizona who became Johnson's opponent in the 1964 presidential election.

36th president of the U.S. Known for his "Great Society" social programs. Reputation hurt by involvement in the Vietnam War.

Brought the US further into the Vietnam War and helped during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Came up with the idea of a "flexible response" to be prepared and not end up in nuclear war with the soviets. Secretary of defense under both Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson.

Attorney General who approved FBI wiretaps on Martin Luther King Jr. Assassinated in 1968 during the California Democratic presidential primary. Brother to the 35th president of the United States.

Provided funding to improve American schools and to promote post secondary education. Passed as a response to the Soviets launching the first earth orbiting satellite, Sputnik. Legislation signed into law by President Eisenhower in 1958.

The first manmade satellite in earth's orbit. Triggered the space race. Launched new US investment into technology and space flight

Eisenhower first denied that the plane was involved in spying and refused to apologize even after the Russians captured the pilot. It ended a brief period of cooperation between the US and the Soviets and stopped a planned summit meeting in 1960. The Soviets shot down an American spy plane over their territory.

Forged the idea of "massive retaliation". Revolved around Cold War policies. Was an extension of "containment"

Egyptian President seized the Canal from its French and British owners, sparking an invasion by those Western nations and their ally, Israel. The aims were to regain Western control of the Canal and to remove Egyptian President. Israeli armed forces pushed into Egypt toward the canal.

It was a huge out speak against the racism in transit. Ended successfully with the ruling of segregation in transit to be unconstitutional. Was sparked by Rosa Parks arrest in December of 1955 and was lead and endorsed by MLK.

An extremely important Supreme Court decision made in 1954. Overturned the result from the 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson decision. Declared that separate public schools were "Inherently Unequal" which banned racial segregation in public schools.

The cause of the end of a Communist-accusing era. Notorious televised Congressional hearing of an infamous Senator. Delivered a famous quote "Have you no sense of decency?"

Written by Betty Friedan in 1963. It focused on the emptiness of consumer culture and the discontents of the middle class. It reawakened to the public the idea of women power.

Designed to combat Soviet aggression. Led to less spending on the army and Navy. Defense policy by Eisenhower administration of the 1950's.

Black customers sat at a lunch counter reserved for whites. These events launched the 1960s as a decade of integration of public places. In Greensboro, North Carolina, four college students sparked national interest in the push for civil rights.

The practice or term for calling somebody a communist without evidence. Eventually fell out of favor after McCarthy accused the entire US army of being communists. He's a communist, she's a communist, and everyone is a communist.

Idea of womanhood that countered the idea of Republican Motherhood. Concept of the role of women that formed as a result of the shift from the household to the factories as the center of the economy. Defined a women's role in marriage as maintaining the home for her working husband and raising the children, giving her limited opportunities.

First Roman Catholic to be elected president of the U.S. Brother was also assassinated while running President. Assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald 2 years into his presidency.

He ushered in an era of détente with his talks with the Soviet Union and China and allowed communist China to take its UN seat. Was forced to resign as a result of scandal. The Republican candidate that won the 1968 presidential elections against the democrats.

His forces began a practice of guerrilla warfare. Then overthrow the Cuban leader at the time. A Cuban communist leader.

Leader of Civil Rights Movement from 1954-1968. In 1955 led the Montgomery Bus Boycott. "I Have a Dream" speech.

Revises US immigration laws in 1952. Includes Western Europeans and removes racial immigration barriers from countries like Japan and China. Members of the Communist party targeted.

First peacetime military alliance the United States entered into outside the western hemisphere. Main purpose was to defend each other from the possibility of communist Soviet Union taking control of their nation. Alliance founded in 1949 by ten western European nations, the United States, and Canada to deter Soviet Expansion in Europe.

Migration by people from the city to the suburbs.

US system of economic aid to help Europe rebuild. Supported only Western, non-communist countries. Launched after the end of WW2 by President Truman.

The Soviet Union denied United States' access and aid to the non-communist side. Lots of tension, but the Soviet Union feared conflict and abstained from attacking. First international crisis in the split capital of Germany during the Cold War.

Describes the division between Western Europe and the Soviet's Eastern Europe. Symbolism deteriorated with the fall of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War in 1991. Term coined by Winston Churchill in his speech in Fulton, Missouri, on the Cold War.

It prosecuted notable figures that were involved in the planning of the Holocaust and other war crimes. This took place in Germany and marked a turning point from classical to contemporary international law. A series of military tribunals held by the Allied Forces under international law after World War 2.

Developed in 1944 at a conference in Dumbarton Oaks. Maintains five permanent members from Britain, China, France, the Soviet Union, and the United States. Responsible for maintaining world peace.

Was a meeting to shape post-war peace after World War 2. Poland was first on the agenda of this meeting due to its location between Russia and Germany. A World War 2 meeting of the heads of Russia, America, and Britain.

Ended the Korean War during his presidency. US General who supervised the invasion of Normandy and helped with the defeat of Nazi Germany. 34th President of the United States.

I got defeated by Eisenhower again by a wider margin in 1956. I helped to found the United Nations through the Cold War until my death in 1965. I ran against Eisenhower in the 1952 election as a Democrat.

Was found suspicious of being a Communist Sympathizer and removed from his position. Father of the atomic bomb. Director of the Manhattan Project.

Laid the foundation for what became known as the "containment" policy. Claimed that only the US had the ability to stop the Soviet Union from expanding their power throughout the world. American diplomat who advised the Truman administration that the Soviet Union could not be dealt with as a normal government in his famous Long Telegram.

Cause was President Carter allowing the Iran Shah to receive cancer treatment in U.S. Helped raise international awareness about the anti-American revolution leader, Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini. U.S. Embassy in Tehran taken over by Iranian students.

Intended to be a temporary division of Korea, but ended up being the line that separated communist Korea from non-communist Korea. Closest North and South Korea got to an armistice for the Korean War. The boundary that separated North and South Korea.

Post-World War II domestic policy reforms including national health insurance, public housing, civil rights legislation and federal aid to education. A plan which tried to revive the stalled momentum of FDR's New Deal. Plan launched by President Truman in 1949.

Strom Thurmond was a key figure. Determined to protect states' rights. A short lived segregationist party from 1948.

Named after Nixon's family dog, which was a gift he received but would not return. Given by Nixon. Saved Nixon's political career.

Ministers who use who use large portion of ministry to spread Christianity through TV. One prominent leader of these people was Billy Graham. People who used radio and other communications to spread message of Christianity and anti-communism to millions.

Led the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Succeeded Stalin as Premier of the Soviet Union. First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union.

One of the only American allies from Asia during the Cold War. Fought intensively against North Vietnamese communism. Leader of South Vietnam during the Cold War.

Used guerilla warfare tactics to take out American funded, anticommunist troops. Leader who supported the Vietcong in the Vietnam War. Communist leader of North Vietnam.

Hosted radio show "Hours of decision from 1950-1954. He tried to bring people of different ethnic backgrounds together through religion. One of the most influential Christian leaders of the 20th century.

American writer, activist, feminist. Wrote the Feminine Mystique. Sparked the second wave of American feminism.

Group that investigated into communist influence inside/outside the government after WWII. Communist Witch Hunt. Investigated the Hollywood Ten

Regulated rules set by labor unions. Vetoed by President Truman. Also known as the Labor-Management Relations Act.

Focused on a strategy of "containment" which argued that the best method to deal with communism during the Cold War was to isolate and confine them to their current geographic positions. Prompted by George Kennan's "Long Telegram" to the sitting president which argued the best way to deal with the Soviet/Communist threat was through the preemptive containment of their current positioning. A core part of American foreign policy that sought to counter the geographic expansion of the Soviet Union and communism following World War Two.

was a Cold War geopolitical strategy that cut off western non-communist countries from Eastern Europe countries dominated by communism. Strategy in order to seize the spread of communism. First coined by George F. Kennan in 1947

Seen as a controversial figure. Used the "Checkers Speech" to save his political career. Known for Kitchen Debates in Moscow in 1959.

Tried, convicted and executed for espionage. Sobered Americans to dangers of Red hunting. Married Jewish couple.

Known during the Cold War from catching pro-communist people in the U.S. Developed a campaign in which he would call out people who supported communism. Anti-communist governor from Wisconsin.

Seen as a very controversial and egotistical figure. Led United Nations forces in the Korean War until they clashed with President Truman and was removed from command. American General who commanded the Southwest Pacific in World War II.

Succeeded FDR after he died in office, and during his term he continued any of the policies such as the New Deal. This president supported the Marshall Plan to rebuild Europe as well as supporting the idea of containment. Was given the decision of whether or not to drop the nuclear bomb on Japan.