jan 4, 1947 - Greece and Turkey
Description:
-1947-The US was concerned for Greece and Turkey because they might be controlled by the communist (Russia/Soviets).
-US wanted to give Europe $17 billion dollars to get their economy back on track and stop communism (Russia/Soviets)
-This was significant because it shows how far the US will go to stop communism, paying them money for it
Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 4, 1947
Now
~ 77 years ago
