Word: asia
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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...presence in Asia has been necessary to counterbalance Chinese power and prevent a major Asian war. "The task of simultaneously restraining China and incorporating China peacefully into the international community will not be easy, but it is one of the greatest challenges facing us in the years ahead." Beyond China, Southeast Asia "comprises ten separate states and nearly 250 million people. This region may well hold the key to whether a political equilibrium for Asia as a whole can be achieved, a question which in turn affects the future of the entire world...
During the past five years, conditions in Southeast Asia have justified "cautious optimism," with most nations-notably Indonesia-displaying a capacity for pragmatic politics...
...accept a Communist victory in Viet Nam would serve as a major encouragement to those forces in the world opposing peaceful coexistence, to those elements committed to the thesis that violence is the best means of effecting change. It would gravely jeopardize the possibilities of a political equilibrium in Asia, seriously damage our credibility, deeply affect the morale-and the policies-of our Asian allies and the neutrals...
...nation's academicians for endorsement. "The ac ademic community and the students in particular have gone pretty far out on one side of this," said Reischauer. "But we've got to have a sensible Asian policy. We're saying that America does have a role in Asia, and let's not blow our tops and do something foolish...
...Staunch Ally. Drawing new attention to Australia's role as an Asian and Pacific nation, Holt traveled widely throughout Asia, strengthened ties with the U.S. and became one of Washington's staunchest Viet Nam allies. He raised Australia's military commitment in Viet Nam from 1,500 men to more than 8,000 and offered Australia as a rest-and-relaxation center for war-weary G.I.s. During two visits to Washington, Holt became close friends with President Johnson, once winking that he went "All the way with L.B.J." "He was steady, he was courageous," said President Johnson...