The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan
The Truman Doctrine, 1947
- 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 propsed aid to rebuild western Europe
- Sixteen nations applied for the aid to be handed out over 4 years
- Also helped limit the expansion of Communism
- The US govt. blocked the aid until Czechoslovakia was taken over in 1948
Interesting Fact
George Marshall was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1953 for his contribution to the Marshall Plan.
Quote
"The only way human beings can win a war is to prevent it."
-George C. Marshall
-George C. Marshall
Subjunctive Question
How would the Cold War have turned out differently if the Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan were not implemented?
Summary
The Truman Doctrine and Marshall Plan were implemented to stop the expansion of Communism. In the Truman Doctrine the US pledges 400 million dollars to Greece and Turkey to ensure that they didnt turn to Communism. It became a mantra for American policy throughout the world to stop the spread of Communism. Known as the "Line in the sand." The Marshall Plan was propsed by George C. Marshall, the secretary of state. It was propsed aid to rebuild western Europe after WWII. There were 16 nations who applied for the aid. This was the US's way of paying off countries to prevent them from turning.