These United States: The Marshall Plan
Summary
In 1947, Secretary of State George C. Marshall proposed that the United States help European countries rebuild after World War II. This idea became the Marshall Plan, a major program providing economic aid to Europe to recover from the war’s damage.Key Facts
- The Marshall Plan started in 1947, two years after World War II ended.
- It was proposed by George C. Marshall, who was President Truman’s secretary of state.
- The plan aimed to help both allies and former enemies in Europe rebuild their economies.
- The aid was economic, meaning money and resources were sent to support recovery.
- The plan had a big impact on Europe’s post-war recovery and stability.
- It marked a major effort by the U.S. to support global peace and economic growth after the war.
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