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The evolution of the Cold War
POST WW II The evolution of the Cold War
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Atlantic Charter Yalta Peace after victory Self-determination
Post War Organization Yalta Peace after victory UN with Allied Powers US and Russia
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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
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Soviet Union supports communists in Greek Civil War
Truman Doctrine $400 million to Greece & Turkey Marshall Plan $12.5 billion in eco.aid to countries Joint Plan National Security Act Containment Policy
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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
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$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
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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
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Objectives for post WW II
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