assignment History of Cold War

Running head: History of Cold War
History of Cold War
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1HISTORY OF COLD WAR
Answer 1: The major proposals advanced by Kennedy in his June 1963 American
university speech included the adoption of the belief that all problems were manmade in nature
and therefore can be solved by man himself. According to Kennedy, world peace is akin to
community peace and does not require that everybody loves his or her neighbor. It only requires
that they live together in mutual tolerance and settle their disputes in a just and a peaceful
manner. In his speech, Kennedy called upon people to reexamine their views and attitudes
towards Soviet Union and hail the people of Russia for their many achievements in the fields of
science, space, industrial and economic growth, in acts of courage and in culture. Kennedy also
proposed to conducts affairs in such a way that it becomes in the Communist interest to agree on
peace. Nuclear weapons should avoid confrontations that make an adversary retreat in a
humiliating way or declare war. Kennedy in his speech also stated that the weapons of America
are non-provocative in nature, are carefully controlled, are meant to deter, and are capable of
selective use and the diplomats are instructed to avoid unnecessary conflicts and hostility.
Kennedy also stated that Soviet Union should let other nations choose their own future and not
impose their political and social and economic system on other nations as this leads to tension.
Kennedy also recommended an increased understanding between the United States of America
and the Soviet Union. According to Kennedy, this can be achieved by increased communication
and contact. Kennedy proposed a direct line between Moscow and Washington to avoid
misunderstandings, delays and misreading of the actions of the other country during times of
crisis. Kennedy also advocated for complete disarmament in Geneva and a treaty which would
outlaw nuclear tests. Kennedy also advocated for a complete test ban treaty.
Khrushchev on the other hand advocated to signing a treaty that would ban tests
conducted by thermonuclear weapons. He also agreed to sign an agreement with the United