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Who was the Secretary of State, and the namesake of the Dulles International Airport?
John Foster Dulles
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John Foster Dulles, namesake of Dulles International Airport, served as the 52nd United States Secretary of State under President Dwight D. Eisenhower from 1953 to 1959. A prominent figure in American foreign policy during the Cold War, Dulles was known for his staunch anti-communist stance and his role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during a period of heightened global tensions.
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