George F. Kennan: An American Life
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John Lewis Gaddis. (2011). George F. Kennan: An American Life. Penguin Publishing Group.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)John Lewis Gaddis. 2011. George F. Kennan: An American Life. Penguin Publishing Group.
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