Truman Doctrine Flashcards
When was it released
12 march 1947 by President Truman to US ckngress
What did it state
The speech announced an economic aid package to Greece and Turkey, the US would provide $400 million in aid and sent American civilian and military personnel to the region
What did he talk about in his speech regarding the fight against communism
Truman made a clear statement about the differences between democracy and communism. He stated that they were two alternative ways of living, and every nation must choose between them; democracy offered freedom from oppression, and communism restricted the people’s freedom.
He made it sound like a choice between good and evil
What did he specifically say regarding stopping the slread of communism
They would “contain” its spread, as if it was a disease. The US must be prepared to send troops and economic aid to resist it
Why was it significant
It now showed the US becoming the leader of the fight against communism
What policy did they replace
Its previous policy of isolationism (uninvolved) was replaced with containment (stopping its spread)
What were the consequences
By framing the conflict as a global struggle between democracy and communism, it led to increased military, economic, and ideological confrontations between the two superpowers - contributing to military alliances like NATO
The Truman Doctrine established the U.S. policy of containment, which sought to prevent the spread of communism worldwide. It marked the beginning of U.S. intervention in global conflicts to prevent Soviet influence
