Episode 157 RICHARD NIXON and WATERGATE, 1974 The Fall, Who was Fritz Kraemer, The man who influenced Conservative Foreign Policy for 50 years and counting ( Tape Series 6 Special Edition)

Fritz Kraemer, was a mysterious figure, here described in Wikipedia <br/><br/>  "He was always flamboyant and eccentric. Kraemer wore a monocle and it became his trademark" <br/><br/>" Kraemer was described as the father of the neo-conservative movement in US foreign policy.[6] Kraemer was unswerving in his contempt for “provocative weakness,” warning that U.S. military weakness invites aggression by America’s enemies. He also railed against forsaking one’s principles through compromise or conciliation.[7] "<br/><br/>He was the mentor of Henry Kissinger, who turned on his student due to his belief that the policy of Detente was wrong , and that our departure from Vietnam showed weakness. <br/><br/>That rift, represented by the Kissinger and Kraemer wings of conservative foreign policy thought,  has shown itself in the conservative movement, again and again,  for over a half century. It was never healed when Kraemer died at age 95 in 2003.  <br/><br/>In this episode , thanks to the scholarly work of Dr. Luke Nichter, we will get a full look at who Fritz Kraemer was, his influence which is still felt today, and finally we will hear him in a half hour meeting with President Richard Nixon as the two men talk about the foreign policy that Nixon was creating in the 1970's. It is a fascinating meeting. Let's get to know him, shall we.. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/<br/>Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcasts<br/>Thanks for listening!!