1954 - Cold War, USA: Dulles Radio & TV Address On International Communism In Guatemala. 30Jun54
MCU John Dulles in studio at microphones in front of curtains & picture of the Capitol building. SOF: “The future of Guatemala lies at the disposal of the Guatemalan people themselves. It lies also at the disposal of leaders loyal to Guatemala who have not treasonably become the agents of an alien despotism which sought to use Guatemala for its own evil ends. The events of recent months & days add a new & glorious chapter to the already great tradition of the American States.” 11:49:27 (Dulles pauses).
11:49:33 CU “Each one of the American States has cause for profound gratitude. We can all be grateful that we showed at Caracas an impressive solidarity in support of our American institutions. I may add that we are
prepared to do so again at the conference called for Rio. Advance knowledge of that solidarity undoubtedly shook the former Guatemalan government. We can be grateful that the Organization of American States showed that it could act quickly & vigorously in aid of peace. There was proof that our American organization is not just a paper organization, but that it has vigor & vitality to act.” 11:50:19 (Dulles pauses).
11:50:27 MCU “Indeed the need for vigilance is not past. Communism is still a menace everywhere. But the people of the United States & of the other American Republics can feel tonight that at least one grave danger
has been averted. Also an example has been set which promises increased security for the future. The ambitious & unscrupulous will be less prone to feel that communism is their wave of their future. Let me assure the people of Guatemala, as peace & freedom are restored to that sister Republic, the Government of the United States will continue to support the just aspirations of the Guatemalan people. A prosperous & progressive Guatemala is vital to a healthy hemisphere. The United States pledges itself not merely to support not merely political opposition to communism, but to help to alleviate conditions in Guatemala & elsewhere which might afford communism an opportunity to spread its tentacles throughout the hemisphere. Thus we shall seek in positive ways to make our Americas an example which will inspire men everywhere.”
(11:51:51 pause)
11:51:59 CU repeat “need for vigilance is not past... (ca 11:50:29 - 11:51:51) Repeat ends 11:53:22.
11:53:28 Repeat begining: MCU “The future of Guatemala lies at the disposal of the Guatemalan people themselves... (ends 11:54:01)
11:54:08 CU “If world Communism captures any American State, however small, a new and perilous front is established which will increase the danger to the entire free world & require even greater sacrifices from the
American people.”
1950s; Monroe Doctrine; Recorded Speech For Broadcast - Partial; Anti-Communism;
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1954 - Cold War, USA: Dulles Radio & TV Address On International Communism In Guatemala. 30Jun54 MCU John Dulles in studio at microphones in front of curtains & picture of the Capitol building. SOF: “The future of Guatemala lies at the disposal of the Guatemalan people themselves. It lies also at the disposal of leaders loyal to Guatemala who have not treasonably become the agents of an alien despotism which sought to use Guatemala for its own evil ends. The events of recent months & days add a new & glorious chapter to the already great tradition of the American States.” 11:49:27 (Dulles pauses). 11:49:33 CU “Each one of the American States has cause for profound gratitude. We can all be grateful that we showed at Caracas an impressive solidarity in support of our American institutions. I may add that we are prepared to do so again at the conference called for Rio. Advance knowledge of that solidarity undoubtedly shook the former Guatemalan government. We can be grateful that the Organization of American States showed that it could act quickly & vigorously in aid of peace. There was proof that our American organization is not just a paper organization, but that it has vigor & vitality to act.” 11:50:19 (Dulles pauses). 11:50:27 MCU “Indeed the need for vigilance is not past. Communism is still a menace everywhere. But the people of the United States & of the other American Republics can feel tonight that at least one grave danger has been averted. Also an example has been set which promises increased security for the future. The ambitious & unscrupulous will be less prone to feel that communism is their wave of their future. Let me assure the people of Guatemala, as peace & freedom are restored to that sister Republic, the Government of the United States will continue to support the just aspirations of the Guatemalan people. A prosperous & progressive Guatemala is vital to a healthy hemisphere. The United States pledges itself not merely to support not merely political opposition to communism, but to help to alleviate conditions in Guatemala & elsewhere which might afford communism an opportunity to spread its tentacles throughout the hemisphere. Thus we shall seek in positive ways to make our Americas an example which will inspire men everywhere.” (11:51:51 pause) 11:51:59 CU repeat “need for vigilance is not past... (ca 11:50:29 - 11:51:51) Repeat ends 11:53:22. 11:53:28 Repeat begining: MCU “The future of Guatemala lies at the disposal of the Guatemalan people themselves... (ends 11:54:01) 11:54:08 CU “If world Communism captures any American State, however small, a new and perilous front is established which will increase the danger to the entire free world & require even greater sacrifices from the American people.” 1950s; Monroe Doctrine; Recorded Speech For Broadcast - Partial; Anti-Communism;