Monday, March 23, 2015

LAD #34: The Truman Doctrine


Harold

In this address, Truman asks Congress to give US financial aid to Greece. Greece had previously reached out to the United States after being ravaged by war, and occupied and threatened by the presence of communists within their country. In the interest of containing the spread of communism, Truman seeks to comply with Greek wishes, to receive American ambassadors who will assist and aid the country in reconstructing postbellum. He also acknowledges that Turkey has requested US aid, and that aiding that country may be necessary in the future. Truman claims that the US foreign policy and their involvement in the UN create an obligation for the country to protect democracy and freedom across the world. As Greece and Turkey both want the US's help to remain democratic, he intends to help them given the opportunity.

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