The evolution of the Cold War POST WW II The evolution of the Cold War
Atlantic Charter Yalta Peace after victory Self-determination Post War Organization Yalta Peace after victory UN with Allied Powers US and Russia
United Nations SECURITY COUNCIL GENERAL ASSEMBLY SECRETARIAT 5 permanent members US, GB, France, USSR & China Veto Power GENERAL ASSEMBLY All members have 1 vote regardless of size SECRETARIAT Reports Research
Soviet Union supports communists in Greek Civil War Truman Doctrine $400 million to Greece & Turkey Marshall Plan $12.5 billion in eco.aid to 16 countries Joint Plan National Security Act Containment Policy
Containment George F. Kennan 1947 Containment George F. Kennan A defense alliance giving military…economic…and technical aid to needy nations to halt the spread of Communism beyond its borders
$400 million 1947 Truman Doctrine Policy to support free people resisting subjugation by outside pressures Greece torn by civil war after years of German occupation. US helped with economic aid
Marshall Plan To help European countries recover from damages of WW II $12.5 billion 1947 Marshall Plan To help European countries recover from damages of WW II If a Joint Plan is created, US would provide substantial aid
Objectives for post WW II