Cold War: The Truman Doctrine

Question 1

What does the Truman doctrine refer to?

Answer 1

The American policy towards communism after the 2nd WW

Question 2

When and where did Truman outline his policy ?

Answer 2

In a speech to congress in March 1947

Question 3

What did Truman’s speech outline?

Answer 3

Communism posed a serious threat to the USA and the rest of the world
The USA would support any country that was under threat from communism
The focus must be on ‘containing communism’ keeping it within the countries where it was already established