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The Truman Doctrine. Why did it come about & facts on it March 1947 Fact sheet • Done on 21 September 1946. • Truman was determined that the USA would not be bulldozed and thought that he could impress this on the Russians, who were bullies that would cave in if and when you stood up to them. • The decisive change came at the end of February 1947, when Truman decided that the USA would step in to replace the retreating British threats from Greece • On 27 February , Truman invited the leading members of the Congress to the white house where George Marshall, the secretary of State, expanded the situation that if the USA were not to interfere in Greece they would be faced with the USSR expanding their influence further into Europe, the Middle East and Asia. • It was an early statement of what later became known as the “Domino theory” • Truman then addressed the Congress on 12 March, he specifically requested a bill yo provide aid to Greece and Turkey. He stated that the USA should make it its priority to help those resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities. • The help would take the form of economic and financial aid. • Truman’s proposal became known as the Truman doctrine at once and it was under fire for two reasons. 1. Greek government was corrupt and Turkey was by no means a democracy. 1
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The Truman Doctrine. Why did it come about & facts on itMarch 1947
Fact sheet
• Done on 21 September 1946. • Truman was determined that the USA would not be bulldozed and
thought that he could impress this on the Russians, who were bullies that would cave in if and when you stood up to them.
• The decisive change came at the end of February 1947, when Truman decided that the USA would step in to replace the retreating British threats from Greece
• On 27 February , Truman invited the leading members of the Congress to the white house where George Marshall, the secretary of State, expanded the situation that if the USA were not to interfere in Greece they would be faced with the USSR expanding their influence further into Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
• It was an early statement of what later became known as the “Domino theory”
• Truman then addressed the Congress on 12 March, he specifically requested a bill yo provide aid to Greece and Turkey. He stated that the USA should make it its priority to help those resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities.
• The help would take the form of economic and financial aid. • Truman’s proposal became known as the Truman doctrine at once and
it was under fire for two reasons. 1. Greek government was corrupt and Turkey was by no means a
democracy. 2. It was wrong for the US to protect contrived which were normally
unworthy. • Nonetheless, the bill was passed.
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Quotes
• “ The Truman Doctrine marked a crucial departure in American policy. “ - P.M.H bell.
• “it is not alarmist to say that we are faced with the first crisis of a series which might extend soviet domination to Europe, the Middle East and Asia.” - George Marshall speaking to the Congress on 27 February 1947.
• “I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or outside pressures” Truman speaking on the matter on the 12th of March 1947.
• “The seeds of totalitarian regimes are natured by misery and want. “ - Truman.
• “Truman’s speech was an event of immense importance in the Cold War, and it set out many of the principles by which the USA was to fight the Cold War for the next 30 years” - John D Clare.
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