mar 12, 1947 - Truman Doctrine
Description:
The Truman Doctrine was an American foreign policy whose stated purpose was to counter Soviet geopolitical expansion during the Cold War. It was first announced to Congress by President Harry S. Truman on March 12, 1947, and further developed on July 12, 1948, when he pledged to contain threats to Greece and Turkey.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 12, 1947
Now
~ 79 years ago