What 1950 document argued for a massive increase in US defense spending to counter the Soviet threat?
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Correct answer: NSC-68 policy directive
NSC-68 was a top-secret policy paper that called for a rapid build-up of political, economic, and military strength. It significantly increased the US defense budget and shifted the Cold War from a political struggle to a military one.
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