12 mars 1947 - Truman Doctrine
Description:
The Truman Doctrine, articulated by President Harry S. Truman in 1947, was a foreign policy principle that pledged U.S. support for countries resisting communist subjugation. This doctrine marked the beginning of the Cold War era U.S. strategy of containment, aimed at preventing the spread of communism starting with aid packages to Greece and Turkey to help these nations fend off communist insurgencies.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
12 mars 1947
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 78 ans