Creating an American Lake

Focusing on U.S. foreign policy from 1945 to 1947, the study reveals a shift from anti-colonial rhetoric to imperial actions in East Asia, as the United States sought unilateral control over the western Pacific Islands. It critically examines the Truman Administration's approach during the early Cold War, highlighting the contradiction between proclaimed ideals and actual strategies, particularly in response to security concerns stemming from the Pearl Harbor Syndrome. The analysis provides insights into the foundations of the Containment policy.