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Question

The threat of Soviet aggression still hangs heavy over many a country including our

own. We must continue

the struggle to overcome the constant efforts of the Soviet

rulers to dominate the world. . ..

President Harry S. Truman, 1951

Which U.S. action was President Truman justifying in this speech?

© deployment of forces to Korea

intervention in labor strikes

b

recognizing the independence of Israel

• desegregating the armed forces

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President Truman was justifying the deployment of forces to Korea in this speech.

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In this speech, President Truman was referring to the ongoing Korean War, which began in 1950 when North Korea invaded South Korea. The United...