Changes in the USA Gov't after WWII
USA responses to Cold War Concerns
- The department of Defence - includes all facets of military
- The national Security Council - Advises President of matters concerning defence
- The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) - espionage and intelligence collection
During the Cold War, we lived in coded times when it wasn't easy and there were shades of grey and ambiguity.
- John la Carre
- John la Carre
Fun Fact
There is a tv show called "The Assests" that is based on the true story of an American going to the Russians and telling them who all their spies were and other information.
Subjunctive Question
How long would it have taken for the USSR to develop nuclear weapons if it wasn't for spies?
Summary
Because nuclear bombs were a weapon the US had everything needed to be given the ok by the president. This war was also fought mostly with spies which belonged to the CIA. In WWII all parts of the military were separate, to make them work together the department of defence was created.