Truman

Definition

The Truman Doctrine was a policy established by President Harry S. Truman in 1947, declaring that the U.S. would support Greece and Turkey with economic and military aid to prevent them from falling into the Soviet sphere. It marked the start of the Cold War era, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to contain the spread of communism worldwide.

Related terms

Cold War:

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare.

Containment: A foreign policy strategy adopted by the United States during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism beyond its existing borders.

Marshall Plan:

An American initiative passed in 1948 for foreign aid to Western Europe, where the United States gave over $12 billion (approximately $128 billion in current dollar value) in economic assistance to help rebuild Western European economies after the end of World War II