1. The Truman Doctrine and the Cold War
It provided economic and military aid to Greece and Turkey, which were in a state of devastation after World War II, and in fear that these weakened countries may succumb to communist pressure or turn to communism as it offered a solution to their problems, the Truman Doctrine was introduced to offer help. ... In the case of Greece, the Greek Civil War and the involvement of the Greek communists made the US fear Soviet expansionism. ...
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