LAD #36 Truman Doctrine

Post WW2, there was still several instances where tension was felt between the USSR and America. The Truman Doctrine is seen as a response to the tension that was felt in America, Russia and Greece. As a result of the soviet blockade over Greece, the Truman Doctrine was created to show the United States need to join in helping Greece and also preserving their democracy.As a result of the Truman Doctrine, the US was seen as the world guardian preserving democracy for those nations who needed it.