Truman Doctrine and Marshall Aid

Greece and bomb calorimeter -By 1946, Greece and Czechoslovakia were the only countries in Eastern Europe that werent Communist. -Even in Greece, the government, which was being back up by British soldiers, was having to fight a civil war against the Communists. In February 1947, the British told Truman they could no longish afford to keep their soldiers in Greece. President Truman stepped in. The USA paid for the British soldiers in Greece. Truman noted that Turkey too was in danger from Soviet aggression, so Congress voted to give aid to Turkey as well. -Part of the money was given in economic and humanitarian aid, but most was spent on legions supplies and weapons. Truman Doctrine In the 1930s, America had kept out of Europes business. Now, on 12 edge 1947, Truman told Americans that it was Americas DUTY to interfere. His policy towards the Soviet Union was one of bearment he did not elbow grease to destroy the USSR, but he wanted to stop it growing any more.This was calle d the Truman Doctrine. Greece -After WWI Greece appeared to be chthonic threat from Communism. -Britain was unable to support Greece (as it had done in the past). -In 1947 Greece was under attack from Communist rebels and asked the USA for help. Communism -Truman was pertain about the public exposure of Communism and was determined to take action. -He offered arms, supplies and money to Greece. -Communism in Greece was defeated by 1949 pursual a civil war. Doctrine Truman was determined that the USA would not live in isolation. -The Truman Doctrine aimed to contain Communism, but not push it back known as Containment. -Offered assistance to all free peoples resisting move subjugation. marshal Aid -Truman saw war ravaged Europe as a preparation ground for Communism. -He felt it was vital to encourage countries to become prosperous again to recover from the war. -US Secretary of State, George Marshall, propsed Marshall Aid ( likewise know as the Marshall Plan)Just being helpfu l? -Helping European countries to recover also meant creating a market for US exports. -Also (although not publicly admitted) it was a clear aim to prevent the spread of Communism. -Stalin saw this as America trying to buy support. Tension -Between 1947-51 12 billion dollars was given in aid -Vital help for recovery. -However, Stalin refused Marshall Aid and banned Eastern European countries under the USSRs control from pass judgment it. -This created tension on both sides.