Dean Acheson quotes

Dean Acheson (1893-1971) was a prominent American statesman and attorney. He served as the United States Secretary of State from 1949 to 1953, during critical years of the Cold War. Acheson played a crucial role in shaping US foreign policy, including the establishment of NATO. With his sharp intellect and diplomatic skills, he successfully advocated for a strong stance against communism, leading to the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan. Acheson's contributions towards the Korean War and the formation of the United Nations are widely recognized. Explore more about Dean Acheson's impactful political career and his significant influence on American history.

We have actively sought and are actively seeking to make the United Nations an effective instrument of international cooperation.

- Dean Acheson

Great Britain has lost an empire and has not yet found a role.

- Dean Acheson

The greatest mistake I made was not to die in office.

- Dean Acheson

Washington is like a self-sealing tank on a military aircraft. When a bullet passes through, it closes up.

- Dean Acheson

No people in history have ever survived who thought they could protect their freedom by making themselves inoffensive to their enemies.

- Dean Acheson

I learned from the example of my father that the manner in which one endures what must be endured is more important than the thing that must be endured.

- Dean Acheson