To implement the Truman Doctrine, the U.S. made an offer to support Greece and Turkey with money and arms if they would forego Russian assistance.

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The Truman Doctrine was articulated in 1947 by President Harry S. Truman, primarily in response to the threat of Soviet expansion. It aimed to contain communism by providing political, military, and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat from external or internal authoritarian forces. Greece and Turkey were the first nations to receive aid under this doctrine, as they were both at risk of falling under Soviet influence post-World War II. The U.S. offered them financial and military support to prevent them from needing to seek assistance from the Soviet Union.

To Implement the Truman Doctrine, the U