The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
The Truman Doctrine
The Marshall Plan
- Implemented when G.B. decided to pull out of Greece.
- 400 mil. 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."
The Marshall Plan
- George C. Marshall, secretary of state proposed aid to rebuild western Europe
- Sixteen nations applied for the aid to be handed out over 4 years
- Also helped limit expansion of communism
- The US govt. blocked the aid until Czechoslovakia 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.
Quote: The only way human beings can win a war is to prevent it.
- George C. Marshall |
Subjunctive question: How would the Cold war been different if the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan were not established?
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