1946-1947: relations between US and USSR → steadily worsened.
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Truman continued to take tough line against Stalin
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One of the documents that influenced his perception → was the long telegram. eventual result was an announcement in March 1947 → became known as the Truman Doctrine
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Truman → announced in a speech → that US → would provide money + military equipment + advice → to democratic countries perceived to be threatened by communist influences.
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Truman doctrine → was beginning of policy of containment - attempt to stop the spread of communism.
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Was introduced as a result of events in Turkey and Greece
Developments in Turkey and Greece