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 announced to Congress by President Harry S. Truman.

The Cold War Concept that this event matches with is Containment. This is because the aim of the Truman Doctrine was to contain the spread of Communism from Soviet Russia.

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ByNicolas

14 Nov 2018

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Date:

mar 12, 1947

Now

~ 78 years ago