MARCH 12, 1947: TRUMAN DOCTRINE ESTABLISHEDSixty-five years ago today, President Harry Truman presented a policy to combat communism in Greece and Turkey. By 1947, communism had spread throughout Eastern Europe. Truman gained support for the doctrine (which included $400 million in aid) by scaring the American people about the communist threat. Watch a segment recalling the Truman Doctrine from American Experience’s film, “The Presidents: Truman.”
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MARCH 12, 1947: TRUMAN DOCTRINE ESTABLISHED

Sixty-five years ago today, President Harry Truman presented a policy to combat communism in Greece and Turkey.

By 1947, communism had spread throughout Eastern Europe. Truman gained support for the doctrine (which included $400 million in aid) by scaring the American people about the communist threat.

Watch a segment recalling the Truman Doctrine from American Experience’s film, “The Presidents: Truman.”

Source: to.pbs.org

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