Uncover the profound link between faith and U.S. global strategy during the crucial 1945-1960 era. This insightful study explores how presidents like Truman and Eisenhower navigated the Cold War, using religious conviction and “civil religion” to shape containment policy against communism. Discover the intricate ways religious institutions and beliefs mobilized domestic support and influenced international relations. Essential reading for students and scholars of American foreign policy, political science, and Cold War history in India.