The Marshall Plan
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The Response to European Crisis: The Truman Doctrine
This chapter explores the hardships faced during the 1946-1947 winter in Europe, including food and fuel shortages that devastated economies, especially in Britain. It also discusses President Truman's proactive measures through the Truman Doctrine to support nations against communism, alongside the U.S. economic landscape post-World War II and Hoover's assessment of Germany and Austria.
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