The Truman Doctrine - The Cold War History Assignment
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The Truman Doctrine, that was passed on May 22, 1947, was significant because, for the first time in world history, weaker nations could ask for, and be reasonably assured of support from the United States in its role as the main Superpower to emerge almost untouched by the Second World War. Such assistance was specifically limited to nations facing the real danger of being engulfed by communism.