Truman Doctrine aimed at containing communism from "summary" of The Cold War by John Lewis Gaddis
The Truman Doctrine was a pivotal turning point in the early days of the Cold War. President Harry Truman's speech to Congress on March 12, 1947, marked a significant shift in American foreign policy. The doctrine was a response to the growing threat of communism spreading throughout Eastern Europe, particularly in Greece and Turkey. Truman declared that the United States would provide economic and military assistance to any nation threatened by communist expansion. The primary objective of the Truman Doctrine was to contain the spread of communism. This containment strategy aimed to prevent the Soviet Union from expanding its influence and control over more countries. By providing aid to countries at risk of succumbing to communist forces, the United States hoped to stem the tide of Soviet aggression and prevent the further spread of communism. The Truman Doctrine represented a departure from traditional American isolationism. The United States had previously followed a policy of non-intervention in European affairs, b...
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