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# Albert Wohlstetter

(1913–1997)   Political Scientist   United States

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Albert Wohlstetter was a political scientist from the United States, best known for *Swords from Plowshares*.

## Quick Facts About Albert Wohlstetter

Born December 19, 1913

Died January 10, 1997

Nationality United States

Profession Political Scientist

Notable works Swords from Plowshares

Spouse Roberta Wohlstetter

## About Albert Wohlstetter

Albert James Wohlstetter was an American political scientist noted for his influence on U.S. nuclear strategy during the Cold War. He and his wife Roberta Wohlstetter, an accomplished historian and intelligence expert, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Ronald Reagan on November 7, 1985.

## Awards & Honors

Presidential Medal of Freedom

##  Quotes by Albert Wohlstetter

> [Almost everyone seems concerned with the need to relax tension. However, relaxation of tension, which everyone thinks is good, is not easily…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/albert-wohlstetter/almost-everyone-seems-concerned-with-the-need-to-relax-tension/)

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> [We must contemplate some extremely unpleasant possibilities, just because we want to avoid them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/albert-wohlstetter/we-must-contemplate-some-extremely-unpleasant-possibilities-just/)

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> [We must contemplate some extremely unpleasant possibilities, just because we want to avoid them and achieve something better. Nobody, however, likes to…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/albert-wohlstetter/we-must-contemplate-some-extremely-unpleasant-possibilities-just-2/)

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