mar 12, 1947 - The 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 on March 12, 1947, and further developed on July 12, 1948, when he pledged to contain threats in Greece and Turkey.Added to timeline:
Date:
mar 12, 1947
Now
~ 78 years ago