When a freely elected government is overthrown and a new and perhaps militaristic government takes over, we do not need to recog
nize [have diplomatic relations with] the new government automatically and immediately. We can wait to see if it really controls its territory and intends to live up to its international commitments. . . . But if and when we do recognize a government under these circumstances, our act of recognition need not be taken to imply approval of it or its policies. –US Secretary of State Dean Acheson,
September 19, 1949
Which statement best summarizes this quote?
-The United States will recognize all freely elected governments immediately.
-The United States might recognize military rulers, but it does not necessarily support them.
-The United States will use force to defeat all nondemocratic military governments.
-The United States will take a wait-and-see attitude toward international commitments.
The correct answer is B) The United States might recognize military rulers, but it does not necessarily support them.
The statement that best summarizes this quote is "The United States might recognize military rulers, but it does not necessarily support them.
Dean Acheson was the US Secretary of State under President Hary S. Truman. He was an important advisor to the presidency during the Cold War years. His role in the establishing of the Marshall Plan in Europe was important to the implementation of the programs and also Acheson was a key element in the creation of NATO, the North American Treaty Organization, after World War II.
The statement of this question is part of the information included in the "White Paper," in which Acheson informs about the situation and relations of the US with the government of China after CHina turned into Communism.
