LAD #36: Truman Doctrine

On March 12, 1947, Harry Truman delivered one of many important doctrines based on being containing. The Truman Doctrine was delivered to help stop the spread of the many falling countries in Europe. Yugoslavia, Czechoslavakia, East Berlin, and many other European countries are being taken over by the communism of the Soviet Union. The Truman Doctrine related to the two countriesof Greece and Turkey. "Greece is today without funds to finance the importation of those goods which are essential to bare subsistence. Under these circumstances the people of Greece cannot make progress in solving their problems of reconstruction." This shows how Greece was in desperate need of surviving and not falling to the Communism of suffering. Also, Turkey was falling in their economics during this time period. The Truman Doctrine gave $400 million to the two countries in Europe. As a result of Turkey's happiness, Turkey allowed the Americans to establish a base in their country. This doctrine was a true success as it helped stop the Domino Theory during the Cold War Era.