Cold War 1947-1966

By AudreyDuno
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    Cold War 1947-1966

  • Truman Doctrine announcement

    Truman Doctrine announcement
    On March 12, 1947, U.S. President Harry S. Truman announced the Truman Doctrine, pledging American support for countries threatened by communism, particularly Greece and Turkey. This marked the beginning of the U.S. policy of containment during the Cold War.

  • Marshall Plan announcement

    Marshall Plan announcement
    The Marshall Plan, announced in 1947, gave over $12 billion in U.S. aid to help rebuild European countries after World War II. It was important because it boosted European economies and helped stop the spread of communism.

  • C.I.A. being invented

    C.I.A. being invented
    The CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) was created in 1947 by the U.S. government through the National Security Act. It was important because it gathered intelligence and carried out secret missions to protect the U.S. during the Cold War.