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Truman Doctrine
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Truman Doctrine
Pres. Harry S. Truman On March 12, 1947, President Harry S. Truman, before a Joint Session of Congress, declared it to be foreign policy to help any country threatened by communism. His specific request was for $400 million to help both Greece and Turkey financially. After listening to his request, Congress approved. After World War I, Great Britain rules the greatest empire. After two World Wars, Great Britain was hurt financially and physically. They now could not handle being a top world power. Two other countries that were hurt by World War II were Greece and Turkey. In February, Great Britain informed the United States that they were not able to provide financial aid to Greece and Turkey. Turkey was trying to modernize their society, and Greece was in a civil war. Since they needed money, and Great Britain was not able to provide financial aid, the United States was afraid that Greece and Turkey would fall into Soviet influence, meaning they could fall into communism. Dean Acheson, Undersecretary of State, met with members of Congress to discuss the importance of aiding Greece and turkey. He explained the Domino Theory, which meant if one nation were to fall into communism, neighboring states are weakened and would eventually fall into communism themselves. Realizing the importance of this threat, Congress accepted Truman’s request was accepted. Though his request was accepted, Congress wanted Truman to address this issue with the public; this wo...
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