FOREIGN RELATIONS: A Matter of Current Interest

Into the arena strode John Foster Dulles. More than 200 reporters, waiting in the State Department auditorium, were the lions—at least they were ready to growl. Dulles eyed them with a slight smile. "I have a brief statement to make," he began, "about a matter which I judge to be of current interest." He noted that an article in LIFE, which had said that the U.S. policy of strength had deterred the Communists from full-scale war in Korea, Indo-China and the FormosL Strait "has attracted much comment." He then read a statement:

"Let me say this: I did not write...

Want the full story?

Subscribe Now

Subscribe
Subscribe

Learn more about the benefits of being a TIME subscriber

If you are already a subscriber sign up — registration is free!