U.S postwar foreign aid programs refer to initiatives undertaken by the United States after World War II to provide economic assistance and support to other nations affected by war or facing challenges such as poverty and instability.
Related terms
Marshall Plan: The Marshall Plan was an American initiative launched in 1948 which provided economic aid and assistance to Western European countries devastated by World War II. Its purpose was to rebuild those economies and prevent the spread of communism.
Truman Doctrine: The Truman Doctrine was a U.S foreign policy announced by President Harry S. Truman in 1947. It provided military and economic assistance to countries facing threats from communist expansion, particularly in Greece and Turkey.
Cold War: The Cold War refers to the period of political tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II, characterized by ideological differences, proxy wars, and arms races. Foreign aid programs were often used as tools of influence during this time.