POST WW II The evolution of the Cold War
Atlantic Charter Self- determination Post War Organization Yalta Peace after victory UN with Allied Powers US and Russia
United Nations GENERAL ASSEMBLY All members have 1 vote regardless of size SECURITY COUNCIL 5 permanent members US, GB, France, USSR & China Veto Power 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 A defense alliance giving military…economic…and technical aid to needy nations to halt the spread of Communism beyond its borders 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 1947 $400 million
Marshall Plan To help European countries recover from damages of WW II If a Joint Plan is created, US would provide substantial aid 1947 $12.5 billion
Objectives for post WW II