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The Truman Doctrine was issued on March 12, 1947 by President [[Harry Truman]]. The doctrine was part of an effort to prevent the continued expansion of [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics]] ("U.S.S.R.") power, particularly in the Near East, where the nations of Greece, Turkey, and the Arab Nations were threatened by Soviet aggressiion. Before the proclamation of the Truman Doctrine, only British troops and money were blocking the U.S.S.R.'s expansion in this region. Using this doctrine, Truman was able to approve the sending of $400 million of financial aid and troops to those threatened countries. This move also provided relief to the English soldiers and treasury.

The Truman Doctrine was proclaimed on March 12, 1947 by President [[Harry Truman]]. The doctrine was part of an effort to prevent the continued expansion of [[Union of Soviet Socialist Republics]] ("U.S.S.R.") power, particularly in the Near East, where the nations of Greece, Turkey, and the Arab Nations were threatened by Soviet aggressiion. Before the proclamation of the Truman Doctrine, only British troops and money were blocking the U.S.S.R.'s expansion in this region. Using this doctrine, Truman was able to approve the sending of $400 million of financial aid and troops to those threatened countries. This move also provided relief to the English soldiers and treasury.