Which of the following Cold War policies was adopted in the mid-1950s by the Eisenhower administration?

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The Eisenhower administration adopted the policy of massive retaliation in the mid-1950s, which called for responding to any Soviet aggression with a massive and immediate nuclear strike. This policy was based on the belief that the threat of a devastating response would deter Soviet aggression and prevent the need for more limited military interventions.

Which of the Following Cold War Policies Was Adopted in the Mid-1950s