It was also about staying ahead in an existential battle with the Soviet Union.
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Also contributing was George F. Kenan, just after writing his famous long telegram under the pen name X, which shaped Cold War policy of containing Soviet communism.
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At the time, Rockefeller was serving as an adviser to President Eisenhower, tasked with countering Soviet influence in psychological warfare and beyond.
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After Stalin's death in 1953, US officials worried about a Soviet peace offensive aimed at undermining US military power, sewing discord among allies, and backing revolutionary movements in the developing world.
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Rockefeller and Eisenhower advisor led US efforts to counter Soviet influence through strategic initiatives.
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including Soviet satellites and other advanced technology.
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