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- The Truman Doctrine was implemented when G.B. decided to pull out of Greece.
- It prevented the expansion of Communism by pledging $400 million to Greece and Turkey.
- The Truman Doctrine became a statement for American policy throughout the world to stop the spread of Communism. It drew a "Line in the sand".
- In 1947, the secretary of state George C. Marshall proposed aid to rebuild Western Europe.
- Sixteen countries applied for it over the next 4 years.
- This helped limit the expansion of Communism.
- The aid was blocked by the US government until Czechoslovakia was takin over in 1948.
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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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The only way human beings can win a war is to prevent it.
- George C. Marshall
- George C. Marshall
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How would the Cold war been different if the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan were not established?