USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -Truman presented this address before a joint session of Congress. His message, known as the Truman Doctrine, asked Congress for $400 million in military and economic assistance for Turkey and Greece.

Detailed explanation-2: -After World War II, Congress approved foreign aid for war-torn nations and grappled with the Soviet Union’s aggressive efforts to impose communism on sovereign nations. As the United States faced a new “Cold War” with the Soviets, Congress approved $400 million of military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey in 1947.

Detailed explanation-3: -Accordingly, in his speech, President Truman requested that Congress provide $400, 000, 000 worth of aid to both the Greek and Turkish Governments and support the dispatch of American civilian and military personnel and equipment to the region.

Detailed explanation-4: -How did the United States respond to communist threats in Greece and Turkey?-Truman Doctrine: The U.S. sent aid and military equipment to help the Greek government defeat the communist rebels. Its goal was to stop the spread of communism.