Timeline of the marshall plan

By bleopold
  • George Marshall Outlines the plan

    George Marshall Outlines the plan

    George Marshall gave a speech about the outline of the marshall plan at Harvard University. He proposes massive U.S. aid to rebuild Europe after World War ll
  • U.S. Congress approves

    U.S. Congress approves

    The U.S. Congress approves the Economic cooperation Act, officially launching the Marshall plan.
  • European Nations meet

    European Nations meet

    The European Nations meet to discuss the plan and create the CEEC ( Committee of European Economic Co-operation) 16 Nations meet to begin planning the use of U.S. aid and organize the CEEC.
  • Economic Cooperation Act introduced to congress

    Economic Cooperation Act introduced to congress

    The legislation to authorize the Marshall plan is formally submitted for debate and approval
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    First Shipments of aid begins

    Food, fuel, and raw materials start arriving in Europe. Countries like France, The UK, and West Germany are among the first recipients
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    Implementation period

    Over 12 billion (more than 140 Billion in today's dollars) is distributed to 16 European countries
  • Marshall plan ends

    Marshall plan ends

    The program concludes, having significantly contributed to the rapid economic recovery of Western Europe