Notes
The Truman Doctrine; A Doctrine of Containment
- 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”
- 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
President Truman made a speech implying his ways on how to stop the spread of Communism, known as The Truman Doctrine. The Marshall Plan was invented in 1947, and consisting of 16 nations to aid rebuild western Europe; as a result, helped limit expansion of communism.
Quote
"Men make history and not the other way around. In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still. Progress occurs when courageous, skillful leaders seize the opportunity to change things for the better." - Harry S Truman
subjunctive question
Could of communism taken over all of Europe if it wasn't for the Marshall Plan and its actions on aiding countries?