John Foster Dulles

John Foster Dulles was an influential American statesman and lawyer who served as Secretary of State from 1953 to 1959 under President Dwight D. Eisenhower. He was a key architect of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, advocating for strong opposition to communism through a strategy known as "massive retaliation," which promised overwhelming military response to any aggression. Dulles played a significant role in shaping alliances, such as NATO, and was involved in critical events like the Suez Crisis. His approach emphasized containment and deterrence, impacting U.S. relations with both allies and adversaries during the mid-20th century.