Box 2

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Notes on various topics including: Russian imperialism, resources of the Soviet State, Vietnamese resources, classical music. Also, a rough essay draft on “An Ideal University,” a one-page reflection on “Our struggle,” a bibliography of English language publications on Communist China, Indochina, Marxism in Asia, and Vietnamese revolution. Some notes in French.

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Class notes on morality and national interest, Monroe Doctrine, Spanish-American War, public’s role in decision making, branches of U.S. government, World War II foreign policy, American strategic doctrine. Some notes written in Vietnamese.

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Notes on Edward S. Mason, Economic planning in Underdeveloped Countries; George Barr Carson, Jr., The State and Economic Development; Edwin P. Reubens, Opportunities, governments, and economic development in Manchuria, 1860-1940; Norman J.G. Pounds, Economic Growth in Germany; and others.

Scope and Contents Notes on T.R. Fox, The Reconciliation of the Desirable and the Possible; Hans J. Morgenthau, In Defense of the National Interest; Gabriel A. Almond, The American People and Foreign Policy; Pendleton Herring, Presidential leadership: the political relations of Congress and the chief executive; William Yandell Elliott, United States Foreign Policy; and others. Inserted: Government g242, Determinants of American Foreign Policy, outline; English reading quiz; Government 18, Spring 1961 books...

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Notecards on periodical articles (U.S. News and World Reports, Newsweek, The New York Times) and U.S. Department of State bulletins from the 1950s on events, issues, and developments in Indochina and on U.S. involvement in the region. Also notes on French foreign affairs under DeGaulle.