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Truman Doctrine
- Implementing when G.B. decides to pull out of Greece
- 400 million dollars pledged to Greece and Turkey to prevent expansion of Communism
- It became a mantra for American policy throughout the world to stop the spread of Communism
- "Line in the Sand"
- George C. Marshall, secretary of state western Europe
- Sixteen nations applied for the aid to be handed over 4 years
- Also helped limit expansion of Communism
- the US gov't blocked the aid of until Czech. Republic was taken over in 1948
Summary
The Truman Doctrine was intended to be used as a doctrine of containment (to stop the spread of communism) and became a mantra for American policy throughout the world. The United States assisted both Greece and Turkey economically. The Marshall Plan was also intended to stop the spread of communism by showing democratic support; 16 Western Europe nations applied for aid, including some that remained neutral throughout the war.
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Quotes
You want a friend in Washington? Get a dog.- Harry Truman
Subjunctive question
How would the Cold War been different if the Doctrine and Marshall plan had not been implemented?