More than thirty of the most important documents, papers, speeches, and communications during the Cold War by the major figures of the era.

Defining Documents in American History: The 1950s provides analysis of: The Korean War and The Vietnam War; The Civil Rights Movement; McCarthyism and the Cold War; The Beginning of the Space Race; Baby Boomers and Suburban Growth; and more. An historical timeline and bibliography of supplemental readings will support readers in understanding the broader historical events and subjects in the period. The documents included represent the diversity...