George Kennan

Who was George Kennan?

George Kennan was an American diplomat and the US ambassador in Moscow.

What were Kennan's beliefs?

Kennan was a strong advocate of the US policy of containment and was suspicious of the Soviet Union.

What telegram did Kennan send?

In 1946, Kennan sent the 'Long Telegram' to Truman. This reported hostile attitudes in Moscow towards the USA and said Stalin wanted to destroy capitalism.