Communism

...10, 1954 Concerned with the expansion of communism, the United States continued to pursue a policy of containment. Many believed that the Soviet Union existence threatened the safety and freedoms of mankind. Knudsen, “Saigon or Bust,” May 18, 1972 With the establishment of communism in Eastern Europe and Korea, Knudsen

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Josephine Walsh (center) on her way to Europe, July 1900

A “petulant girl”?: Josephine Walsh’s diaries

...h Walsh, both of whom were doctors. Josephine Walsh (center) on her way to Europe, July 1900 Josephine Walsh was the youngest child of Martin Walsh, a prominent general goods businessman who lived in Parsons, PA, and Bridget Golden Walsh, the niece of Martin’s business partner. As one of six

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