LAD #36: Truman Doctrine

The Truman Doctrine is made up of Truman expressing concern about relations with Greece and Turkey.

There is a possibility that Greece will be taken over by communism because of their low socioeconomic status, proximity to the USSR, and other factors such as other invasions that have occurred.

The current state of political chaos in Greece is a reason for thinking this.

There has also been a disadvantageous economic downturn in Greece since World War II.

The Greek Government has also asked for the assistance of experienced American administrators, economists and technicians to help out their economy and political situation.

The United States must provide this assistance to Greece because, no other nation is willing and able to provide the necessary support for a democratic Greek government.

Truman discusses democracy and the necessary things that are needed to create a true democracy in a country such as Greece.

Greece is having trouble because of their political and economic problems, and also things like terrorists. Greece's neighbor, Turkey, also deserves our attention. The future of Turkey as an independent and economically sound state is clearly no less important than that of Greece.

The United States must be willing to supply needed attention to both Greece and Turkey.

This is one of the prime goals of the foreign policy that the United States has employed to serve as an example for other democratic world powers.

They are trying to create democracy and free people from oppression.

Truman believes in ideals such as that our help should be primarily through economic and financial aid which is essential to economic stability and orderly political processes.

The situation in Greece may never resolve itself without the United States’ help.

We must take immediate and resolute action.

Truman asks Congress for $400,000,000 for the period ending June 30, 1948 for aid in Greece and Turkey. He also wants civilian and military personal also be provided for the instruction and training of selected Greek and Turkish personnel.

The American and world governments need to work together to solve such problems and provide aid. America must be looked to for maintenance of freedom.