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Daniel Yergin discusses his book, "Shattered Peace: The Origins of the Cold War and the National Security State"

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:52:24

Synopsis

Daniel Yergin, author and economic historian, discusses his book, "Shattered Peace: The Origins of the Cold War and the National Security State." He explains the key players in the Cold War and his thoughts on the Yalta and Riga Axioms. Yergin also explores the end of World War II and other events that led to the tensions between US and the Soviet Union.

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 52.18 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
52 minutes, 24 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

World History & Politics American History & Politics Travel & Culture - Russia Cold War World War II

People

Authors, Writers Government Historians

Tags

WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Yergin, Daniel--Interviews Yergin, Daniel. Shattered peace. Cold War United States--Foreign relations Soviet Union--Foreign relations Audiotapes. Radio programs. Yergin, Daniel,-- interviewee Roosevelt, Franklin D. (Franklin Delano), 1882-1945 Stalin, Joseph, 1878-1953 Lenin, Vladimir Ilʹich, 1870-1924 Bullitt, William Christian, 1891-1967 Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924 Russian Revolution Churchill, Randolph S. (Randolph Spencer), 1911-1968 Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972 The Iron Curtain Kissinger, Henry, 1923- Nuclear weapons

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