1. U.S. Actions in Korea
The United States, sticking true to their foreign affairs policies regarding communism; "In helping free and independent nations to maintain their freedom, the United States will be giving effect to the principles of the Charter of the United Nations" (Truman Doctrine, 1947), immediately moved troops into South Korea, fearing the Soviets would make a move for the southern portion of the Korean peninsula as well. ... North Korea remained under control of the Soviet Union, while South Korea was given to the United States. ... Although the U.S. had begun to withdraw troops from Korea...
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