International Economic Policy of the United States between 1945 And 1970

International Economic Policy of the United States between 1945 And 1970

Introduction

In the realm of economic policy the US followed quickly with the declaration of the Truman Doctrine. President Truman, by declaring this doctrine, led the way for the US to be aggressive and the policy of containment (where communism would be contained and stopped from spreading) was quickly followed.

Discussion

The Marshall Plan reinforced the Truman Doctrine by giving aid to Europe and strengthening the power of democratic nations. This was another manifestation of the Cold War as the US was trying ...