Question

What was Truman doctrine

Answer 1

The Truman Doctrine was an American foreign policy whose stated purpose was to counter Soviet geopolitical expansion during the Cold War. It was first announced to Congress by President Harry S. Trumanon March 12, 1947 and further developed on July 12, 1948 when he pledged to contain threats to Greece and Turkey.

Answer 2

Answer:

The Truman Doctrine was a U.S. policy that guaranteed aid to any nation threatened by communism

Explanation:

The Truman Doctrine was first stated by President Harry Truman to Congress in 1947, saying:  "It must be the policy of the United States to support free people who are resisting attempted subjugation by armed minorities or by outside pressures."  Essentially, the Truman Doctrine pledged American effort elsewhere in the world to check the spread of communist and Soviet influence.  The policy was first put into action in 1948 by providing economic support to Greece and Turkey to stave off communist movement in those countries.