President Truman created the Truman Doctrine in an address to Congress in regards to issues in the Baltic Peninsula. Greece and Turkey were the only non Marxist countries in Eastern Europe, but they were struggling. Truman urged Congress to provide Greece and Turkey with whatever military and financial aid they need to ensure they do not fall to communism. Britain could no longer provide aid for these countries and America wanted to make sure that they did not fall to the Soviet Union. This was one of America's first attempts of containment, as Truman said that it was our duty to protect those fighting for freedom. Truman concluded by saying if they falter in leadership it could disrupt peace in the world and endanger the welfare of the country
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