Which American diplomat sent the 'Long Telegram' from Moscow in 1946, outlining the policy of containment?
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Correct answer: George Kennan
George Kennan's 'Long Telegram' argued that the Soviet Union was inherently expansionist and that its influence must be 'contained' through firm and vigilant resistance. This philosophy became the bedrock of American Cold War strategy for decades.
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