| ID | 126717 |
| Title Proper | Curative and creative force |
| Other Title Information | the exchange of persons program and Eisenhower's inter-American policies, 1953-1961 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Loayza, Matt |
| Publication | 2013. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This work examines the role of the State Department's Leader and Specialist programs in realizing the Eisenhower administration's (1953-1961) inter-American policies. Touted publically as a means of enhancing international goodwill, these two state-sponsored exchanges sought to cultivate more favorable views of the United States among foreign publics. The Leader programs invited foreigners to the United States for short-term visits, whereas the Specialist program financed extended travel for both foreign professionals going to the United States, and to Americans traveling overseas. In Argentina, Brazil, and Chile, U.S. officials emphasized the importance of persuading Latin Americans to reject economic nationalism in favor of free enterprise. Although U.S. officials attempted to direct the experiences of participants to maximize the likelihood of positive results, the programs failed to curb economic nationalism in the Americas. Nevertheless, these programs reflect the extent to which ideology and nationalism informed the policy making of U.S. officials during the early Cold War. |
| `In' analytical Note | Diplomatic History vol.37, No.5; November 2013: p.946-970 |
| Journal Source | Diplomatic History vol.37, No.5; November 2013: p.946-970 |
| Key Words | Cold War ; United States - US ; Inter American Policies ; Eisenhower Administration's ; Latin America ; Economic ; Economic Nationalism ; Argentina ; Brazil ; Chile ; International Relations - IR ; International Goodwill ; Foreign Policy ; South America ; Financial Policy ; Foreign Publics ; Policy Making ; Economic Cooperation ; Military Strategy ; Military Cooperation ; War ; Diplomacy |