Long And Novikov Telegram

Question 1

Who was the Long Telegram issued to

Answer 1

President Truman about the USSR

Question 2

Who wrote the long telegram

Answer 2

George Kennan ( worked in the Soviet Union as a diplomat )

Question 3

When was the long telegram

Answer 3

February 1946

Question 4

What did the Long Telegram say ?

Answer 4

Said that Stalin had given a speech in favour of the destruction of capitalism.Warned of the USSR trying to weaken and divide Western powers , while building the strength of its own military

Question 5

Who was the Novikov telegram issued to ?

Answer 5

Stalin

Question 6

What did the Novikov telegram say ?

Answer 6

Said the USA wanted to use their massive military power to dominate the world.They were pursuing world supremacy.He believed that the American people would support thrir governement if this led to war.Also warned that the USA were trying to limit the USSR influence in Europe

Question 7

When was the Novikov Telegram issued ?

Answer 7

September 1946

Question 8

What were the causes of the Long and Novikov telegram ?

Answer 8

Truman and Stalin concerned over greater tensions and threat of new war.Both wanted secret reports on what their opponents thought of them