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Truman Doctrine

The Truman Doctrine is a U.S. foreign policy that pledges American support for U.S.-aligned nations against alleged authoritarian threats. The doctrine originated with the primary goal of countering the growth of the Soviet bloc during the Cold War. It was announced to Congress by President Harry S.

Truman Doctrine
Truman Doctrine · Harry S. Truman Library & Museum, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
When
12 Mar 1947
Where
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Era
Contemporary

Topics

Cold War1947 – 1991

Before and after

Kashmir conflict1947United Nations Partition Plan for Palestine1947Show on timeline

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