In 1947, Harry S. Truman delivered an address to Congress asking for aid to Greece and Turkey to prevent a communist takeover in the two countries. This address to Congress became known as the Truman Doctrine. Turkey and Greece were on the verge of being taken over by communist guerilla bands backed by the Soviet Union. President Truman asked Congress for $400 million to strengthen the governments of Turkey of Greece. Congress acted in accordance with Truman’s request and provided effective assistance. The Truman Doctrine was the underlying basis of United States foreign policy during the Cold War.
The principles of the Truman Doctrine were based on the George Kennan’s policy of containment. The goal of containment was to prevent the spread of communist ideology and Soviet power. The United States wanted to reduce the power of the Soviet Union until they were no longer considered a threat to the peace and national independence of the United Nations. The United States also wanted the governments of the USSR to conform to the principles set forth by the United Nations.
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The United States became a superpower by increasing their number of nuclear and conventional weapons to compete with the Soviet Union. This competition between the United States and Soviet Union became known as the “Arms Race.” The containment policy also had a long term effect on technology. During the Cold War, The United States competed with Soviet Union for technological superiority. Many Americans believed that technological superiority was necessary for national security. A substantial amount of jets, missiles, satellites, and spaceships were created by the United States due to increased competition with the Soviet
The principles of the Truman Doctrine were based on the George Kennan’s policy of containment. The goal of containment was to prevent the spread of communist ideology and Soviet power. The United States wanted to reduce the power of the Soviet Union until they were no longer considered a threat to the peace and national independence of the United Nations. The United States also wanted the governments of the USSR to conform to the principles set forth by the United Nations.
After Congress gave …show more content…
The United States became a superpower by increasing their number of nuclear and conventional weapons to compete with the Soviet Union. This competition between the United States and Soviet Union became known as the “Arms Race.” The containment policy also had a long term effect on technology. During the Cold War, The United States competed with Soviet Union for technological superiority. Many Americans believed that technological superiority was necessary for national security. A substantial amount of jets, missiles, satellites, and spaceships were created by the United States due to increased competition with the Soviet