mar 12, 1947 - Truman Doctrine
Description:
Truman established that America would defend democratic countries from internal and external authoritarian threats. The Doctrine allowed America to intervene with and stabilize Germany and Turkey, which later joined NATO.Significance: The Truman Doctrine was the basis for all of America's policies regarding the Cold War. He declared that America would combat communism on every front.
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Date:
mar 12, 1947
Now
~ 78 years ago