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jan 1, 1947 - Truman Doctrine

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Justified American intervention around the world in defense of "free people" --> America to be the police power of the world protecting democracy

Asserted an American responsibility “to support free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures”

Proposed large-scale assistance for Greece and Turkey

Expanded the Monroe Doctrine

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jan 1, 1947
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~ 78 years ago