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Record Nr.

UNINA9910780949803321

Autore

Grady Henry Francis <1882-1957.>

Titolo

The memoirs of Ambassador Henry F. Grady [[electronic resource] ] : from the Great War to the Cold War / / edited with an introduction by John T. McNay

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Columbia, MO, : University of Missouri Press, c2009

ISBN

0-8262-7187-1

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (233 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

McNayJohn T. <1957->

Disciplina

327.2092

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Soggetti

Ambassadors - United States

Economists - United States

United States Foreign relations 1945-1953

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references (p. 211-217) and index.

Nota di contenuto

Diplomacy, the oldest profession -- A global approach -- Trade negotiator in the New Deal -- Wartime Diplomat -- Elections in Greece -- Israel and Palestine -- India's First American ambassador -- Cold Warrior in Greece -- Trouble in Tehran -- Allies, rivals, and missed opportunities -- Change is the rule.

Sommario/riassunto

"Ambassador Henry F. Grady's memoir describes his role in the evolving U.S. International economic policy during WW II and the Cold War. Serving key diplomatic posts in Italy, Greece, India, and Iran, Grady describes economic warfare during WW II, developing reciprocal trade agreements, and implementing the Truman Doctrine"--Provided by publisher.