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Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine established that the U.S. would contain and prevent the spread of Communism by financial and military aid. -
The Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan stated that the U.S. would provide financial aid for postwar Europe -
The Start of The Korean War
Communist North Korea invaded South Korea because they were not Communist. China and the Soviet Union helped North Korea, while the U.S. aided South Korea. -
The End of The Korean War
An Armistice was signed ending the war and leaving North and South Korea still divided by the 38th Parallel. -
Eisenhower Doctrine
The Doctrine said that the U.S. would aid countries in the Middle East with financial or military aid if threatened by Communism