mar 12, 1947 - Truman Doctrine
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American foreign policy with the purpose of preventing Soviet expansion in Europe. Response to events in Greece and Turkey. Pledge that America would come to the aid of any country under the threat of Communism. "it must be the policy of the United States to support free people who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures.".
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