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Who was the Secretary of State before Rusk?

  • Christian Herter

  • Dean Acheson

  • George Marshall

  • John Foster Dulles

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Christian Herter served as the United States Secretary of State from 1959 to 1961, preceding Dean Rusk. Herter's tenure was marked by significant events such as the U-2 incident and the Cuban Revolution. He played a key role in shaping US foreign policy during the Cold War era, working closely with President Dwight D. Eisenhower to navigate international tensions and maintain diplomatic relations.
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