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After WWII, the U.S. is led by

Chapter 9: Truman Defends the Free World. After WWII, the U.S. is led by. T.R.U.M.A.N. Chapter 9: Truman Defends the Free World. Truman Doctrine. T. The Truman Doctrine stated that the U.S. would help any free people fighting a communist takeover

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After WWII, the U.S. is led by

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  1. Chapter 9: Truman Defends the Free World After WWII, the U.S. is led by T.R.U.M.A.N.

  2. Chapter 9: Truman Defends the Free World Truman Doctrine T. • The Truman Doctrine stated that the U.S. would help any free people fighting a communist takeover • Under this doctrine, “containment” was the policy of halting any further spread of communism

  3. Chapter 9: Truman Defends the Free World R. Relieves W. Berlin • In June 1948, Stalin blockades roads and railways that lead into the U.S., British, and French sectors of W. Berlin • Truman decides to stay in W. Berlin but supply it by air • This became known as the Berlin Airlift and lasts until May 1949, when Stalin reopens access

  4. Chapter 9: Truman Defends the Free World U. U.N. into Korea • With Soviet support, North Korean communists invade South Korea in 1950 • Truman will not allow the spread of communism and puts together allied force under the umbrella of the United Nations

  5. Chapter 9: Truman Defends the Free World M. Marshall Plan • Names after U.S. General and Secretary of State George Marshall • The Marshall plan sent billions of dollars in aid to Western Europe to rebuild it after World War II • Fear of communism was a key reason for the plan

  6. Chapter 9: Truman Defends the Free World A. Advances civil rights • Truman became an advocate of civil rights for African-Americans • On July 26, 1948, President Truman signed Executive Order 9981 ending segregation in the armed forces • His position on civil rights angered Southern Democrats, who formed the third party “Dixiecrats”

  7. Chapter 9: Truman Defends the Free World N. NATO alliance • To oppose Soviet threats, Truman formed the defensive alliance known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization • Member nations included most of Western Europe, the U.S., and Canada • If one member was attacked, then all members would respond

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