In 1947 the Soviet Union began making moves that were less than friendly. They began to pressure Turkey, and through guerrillas, tried to take over Greece. Lots of commotion broke out and the cry for help became evident. I was forced to ask congress to aid the two countries. This act became known as the Truman Doctrine. The Marshall Plan, named for my Secretary of State, stimulated spectacular economic recovery in war-torn western Europe. Overall this was the beggining of the cold war.
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