Memorial Dean Acheson

This plaque commemorates Dean Acheson (1893 – 1971), an American politician who was Secretary of State from 1949 to 1952. He was politically involved in the Korean War. Later on, he wrote several books on politics including Power & Diplomacy (1958), Morning and Noon (1956), Present at the Creation (1970) and The Korean War (1971).

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Dean Acheson, United States, Secretary of State 1893 - 1971

Dean Acheson, a descendant of the Achesons of Grouselodge, near Pettigo, was born in Middletown, Connecticut, USA. He went to Yale University and Harvard Law School President Franklin D. Roosevelt appointed him as Under Secretary of the Treasury in 1933. In 1945 Harry S. Truman selected Acheson as his Under Secretary of State where he played an important role in advising both the Truman Doctrine and the European Recovery Programme (ERP). He became Secretary of State in 1949. He supported Harry S.Truman hi his dispute with General Douglas Mac Arthur over the Korean war. Truman decided not to stand for president in 1952 and Achcson's close friend, Adlai Steveson, was chosen as the Democratic Party candidate for the election. It was one of the dirtiest in U.S. history. Disillusioned by the smear campaign, Acheson returned to his private law practice. He also wrote several books on politics including Power «m» Diplomacy (1958), Morning and Noon (1956), Present at the Creation (1970) and The Korean War (1971). Dean Acheron died in 1971 aged 78 years.

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