In a historic address to Congress, President Truman invoked the doctrine of containment, pledging economic and military aid to Greece and Turkey to halt the spread of communism.

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This is true. President Truman did indeed invoke the doctrine of containment and offer aid to Greece and Turkey in his speech to Congress on March 12, 1947.

In a Historic Address to Congress, President Truman Invoked the Doctrine