On March 12 1947, Truman spoke on behalf of promoting Democracy and withholding Communism in and out of the United States. Truman stated that he wished to support Turkey and Greece from Communism and secure them as a Democratic. This showed that at this time the most important thing to the United States was the containment of Communism and this document was the first step. Truman wanted to support these nations both economically and militarily. Both Greece and Turkey were struggling after the war and Truman stated that 400 million dollars would be used to help them. This document was successful in the efforts of containment during the Cold War.
