George Kennan: A Critical Voice

George Kennan began his career as a diplomat in 1931 and remained in politics for over four decades. His ensuing work as a diplomatic historian and scholar of Soviet policies led him to a Pullitzer prize and distinction as being the foremost American expert on Soviet affairs. In this hour-long profile, Kennan expresses grave concern about the urgency of ending the arms race.George Kennan began his career as a diplomat in 1931 and remained in politics for over four decades. His ensuing work as a diplomatic historian and scholar of Soviet policies led him to a Pullitzer prize and distinction as bei... Read more