Truman starts by talking about how there are issues in Greece, especially concerning the economy there. He then goes on to talk about how he thinks that America should not abandon Greece, but should help Greece instead. Afterwards he goes on to talk about the history of Greece that had brought them to such terrible circumstances. Following this Truman talks about how since Greece is democratic, America should help it. Truman then goes on to talk about the difficult circumstances going on in Turkey and how America should help them as well. Following this, Truman talks about what America should be doing, which is support free people who are "subjugated by armed minorities or by outside pressures", help countries find their own path, and give financial and economic help to stabilize the economies of other countries and thereby stabilize politics. After this Truman goes back to the issues regarding Greece and Turkey and asks congress to give them help.
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Truman Doctrine
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