The Truman Presidency - Timeline of Foreign Policy
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The Truman Presidency
Lesson Plans by Richard Cleggett
In one of the most pivotal moments in history, Vice President Harry S. Truman was sworn in as president following the death of Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945. President Truman faced a daunting legacy, following in the footsteps of one of America’s most beloved leaders. Learn more with Storyboard That activities!
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President Truman foreign policy timeline
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- THE TRUMAN DOCTRINE
- PRESIDENT TRUMAN - FOREIGN POLICY
- THE MARSHALL PLAN
- In a speech to Congress in March of 1947, President Truman asks for support for fledgling nations who are threatened by totalitarian regimes. Congress approves, and over $400 million dollars are given to Turkey and Greece as aid.
- As Secretary of State, George C. Marshall unveils a plan for European nations to economically rebuild, as well as receive aid from the U.S. The plan falls in line with Truman's containment policy, as they hoped to influence and cement strong democracies.
- THE BERLIN AIRLIFT
- With the blockage of democratic West Berlin by Soviet Territory, President Truman avoids military conflict by initiating the Berlin Airlift operations. By dropping much needed supplies cut off by the Soviets, the U.S. aids a struggling West Berlin.
- U.S. JOINS NATO
- DEMOCRACIES UNITE
- In April of 1949, the U.S., along with several other nations, join N.A.T.O, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Within its principles, the treaty among these nations ensures collective security, or, an attack on one nation is an attack on all.
- THE MCCARRAN-WALTER ACT
- As an attempt to prevent domestic infiltration by communist radicals, the McCarran-Walter Act aimed to limit immigrants from communist nations. President Truman in fact vetoes this bill; however, his veto is overridden by Congress.
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- Berlin 1948 - 1949 - Kecko - (License Attribution )
- Harry Truman - davidmesaaz - (License Attribution )
- Immigrants waiting in line for processing by Immigration Bur... - New York Public Library - (License No known copyright restrictions )
- Photograph of President Lyndon B. Johnson with the Trumans, 01/20/1966 - The U.S. National Archives - (License No known copyright restrictions )
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