1957 ⟶ Eisenhower Doctrine Announced
The Eisenhower Doctrine commits the United States to defendi...
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📢 Truman Doctrine Announced
President Harry Truman announces the Truman Doctrine starting with the giving of aid to Greece and Turkey in order to prevent them from falling into the Soviet sphere. This is considered by many historians to be the official start of the Cold War.⟶
Truman DoctrineContainmentCold WarGreeceTurkeyForeign PolicyCommunismUS
🇺🇸 Eisenhower Becomes President; Dulles Named Secretary of State
Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes President, with John Foster Dulles as Secretary of State.⟶
United StatesPresidencyDwight D. EisenhowerJohn Foster DullesCold WarForeign PolicySecretary of State
🇺🇸 Eisenhower Doctrine Announced
The Eisenhower Doctrine commits the United States to defending Iran, Pakistan, and Afghanistan from Communist influence.⟶
United StatesDoctrineMiddle EastCold WarForeign PolicyContainmentIranPakistanAfghanistan
🛡️ Carter Doctrine: US Defends the Persian Gulf
The Carter Doctrine commits the United States to defending the Gulf States from external invasion.⟶
United StatesPersian GulfMiddle EastNational SecurityCold WarForeign PolicyCarter DoctrineOilGeopolitics
🛡️ Reagan Doctrine: US Supports Anti-Communist Insurgencies
The Reagan Doctrine commits the United States of America to supporting anti-Communist insurgencies in the Third World.⟶
United StatesReaganCold WarInterventionismThird WorldAnti-CommunismGeopoliticsForeign Policy