The Truman Doctrine Togantog Soviet Union TRANSYIVAN R U M t005/ Krotodar WALLACHIA DAGHESTAN 5059 TUBUC OI GrONGA o Sofia Mdiao latanliloe Siutani 04e Nikota CRETE Mediterranean Sea R Aee门The Truman Doctrine Truman Doctrine • In early March of 1947, a communist–led uprising threatened the Greek government; at the same time, the Soviet Union demanded for some control of Turkey’s Dardanelles. On March 12, 1947, Truman spoke to the Congress and set forth what became known as the Truman Doctrine. The President asked Congress for $400 million in economic and military aid to assist the “free people” of Greece and Turkey against “totalitarian” (极权主义者) regimes