Courtesy of State Historical Society of Iowa, Martin, Thomas E., 1959
Description
This speech, "Defense - Space - Atomic," was given by Iowa Senator Thomas E. Martin in 1959. Martin emphasized the importance of deterrence and military superiority in the ongoing struggle against communism.
Transcript of "Defense - Space - Atomic" Speech by Senator Thomas E. Martin
Source-Dependent Questions
- What type of actions does Senator Thomas E. Martin put forth as needed to win the war on communism?
- Make a case for conflict being either avoidable or unavoidable using excerpts from Sen. Martin’s speech as evidence.