Truman doctrine
- noun
- /ˈtruːmən ˈdɒktrɪn/
:
doctrina Truman
- Under the Truman doctrine, the United States provided support to Greece and Turkey to prevent them from falling under Soviet influence.
Examples
-
Many historians argue that the Truman doctrine laid the groundwork for U.S. involvement in conflicts like the Korean War.
-
The Truman doctrine marked a significant shift in American foreign policy during the early Cold War era.
-
The Truman doctrine was a pivotal moment in U.S. foreign policy.
-
Many historians regard the Truman doctrine as a response to Soviet expansion.
-
The Truman doctrine was a key element of U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War, aiming to contain the spread of communism.
-
In 1947, President Truman announced the Truman doctrine, committing the U.S. to support free peoples resisting subjugation.
-
Historians often cite the Truman doctrine as a pivotal moment in the establishment of American interventionist policies in global affairs.
Surface Forms
Morphology
If a learner knows 'Truman' (a named U.S. president) and 'doctrine' (a policy or set of principles), they can readily infer this is a policy associated with Truman. The expression follows a common eponymous naming pattern for policies (e.g., 'Monroe Doctrine'), so although the specific historical content requires background knowledge, the basic meaning is transparently derived from the constituents.
Etymology
Truman doctrine is named for President Truman, who in 1947 promised that the United States would give money and weapons to countries threatened by communism. That promise became a 'doctrine' or rule to 'help' nations and try to stop the spread of communism.
