mar 12, 1947 - Truman Doctrine
Description:
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. TrumanA joint session of Congress to support his doctrine, which calls for U.S. financial and military aid to Greece and Turkey in an effort to protect the countries from Soviet domination.
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Date:
mar 12, 1947
Now
~ 78 years ago