More clearly than any earlier act, the Truman Doctrine proclaimed that the United States had embarked on a new foreign policy. This new policy of containment would have profound effects on American society and culture. Its immediate aim was to prevent...

The Truman Doctrine was a proclamation by U.S. president Harry S. Truman on March 12, 1947. It stated that the U.S. would support Greece and Turkey with economic and military aid to prevent their falling into the Soviet sphere. Truman called upon the...

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This article examines the enunciation in March 1947 of the Truman Doctrine. The doctrine pledged the United States to "assist free peoples who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures." Although the statement was initially aimed at winning congressional support...

Today is Monday, March 12, the 71st day of 2007. There are 294 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:On March 12, 1933, President Roosevelt delivered the first of his radio "fireside chats," telling Americans what was being done to deal with the nation's...

Today is Tuesday, May 22, the 142nd day of 2007. There are 223 days left in the year.Today's Highlight in History:One hundred years ago, on May 22, 1907, actor-director Laurence Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England.On this date:In 1813, composer Richard Wagner was born...

The Truman Doctrine preached of a world politic dedicated to protection and peace, though sought such ends through deceptive means and motives. Such events like the marshal plan, and both Korean and Vietnam wars are discussed and how thy were effected by the Truman Doctrine.