The Truman Doctrine; A Doctrine of Containment
- It became a mantra for American policy throughout the world to stop the spread of Communism
- "Line in the Sand"
- 400 mil. Dollars pledged to Greece Turkey to prevent the expansion of Communism
Summary
Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan created to make sure that countries did not turn communist by giving aid money.
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The Marshall Plan, 1947
- George C. Marshall secretary of state proposed aid to rebuild western Europe
- Sixteen nations applied for the aid t 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