| ID | 132030 |
| Title Proper | Steamed up |
| Other Title Information | domestic politics, congress, and Cuba, 1959-1963 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | McKercher, Asa |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Studies examining the initial response of the United States to Cuba's revolution largely ignore the role of Congress, an oversight reflecting both a scholarly trend emphasizing the actions of the presidency in regards to American foreign policy making and the separation of powers in the U.S. constitution. Redressing the balance, this article examines how members of Congress reacted to the course of U.S.-Cuban relations throughout the crisis years of 1959-1963. Illuminating Cuba's place in domestic debates about foreign affairs it also looks at the politics surrounding the American response to the Cuban revolution. Lawmakers quickly emerged at the forefront of those calling for a strong stance toward Cuba. In turn, congressional pressure to confront Fidel Castro both helped and hindered presidents Dwight Eisenhower and John Kennedy. For Kennedy, in particular, domestic politics and actions by Congress were major concerns that tempered his actions in dealing with the Cuban revolution. |
| `In' analytical Note | Diplomatic History Vol.38, No.3; June 2014: p.599-627 |
| Journal Source | Diplomatic History Vol.38, No.3; June 2014: p.599-627 |
| Key Words | History ; Latin America ; Domestic Politics ; Cuba ; Foreign Affairs ; International Crisis ; Cuban Regime ; American Response ; International Conflicts ; Politics Surrounding ; Fidel Castro ; Domestic Debates ; International Negotiation ; Kennedy Regime ; Emerging Power |