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Entry: Rethinking 1948 Link: http://www.takimag.com/site/article/rethinking_1948#28270 Post contents: There was a serious debate among members of the foreign-policy establishment over the recognition of Israel, with Marshall and others opposed to the move. I think that there were a lot of factors that influenced Truman's decision, including the Jewish vote in New York but also the anti-British views of some of his advisors. And the loss of Palestine was considered to be a major blow to the the British Empire. Sent at: 2008 11 20