NATO

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In this article, the writer discusses that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the Marshall Plan played an instrumental role in the Cold War. The writer first describes NATO and the Marshall Plan. The writer notes that the research found that the Marshall Plan was developed in an effort to assist in the rebuilding of European nations following two World Wars. The research also found that NATO is an alliance that was created following the Marshall plan and that NATO was designed to ensure security and stability for the nations that are a part of the alliance. The writer concludes that the research indicates that the Marshall Plan and NATO created a strong alliance between the democratic superpowers led by the United States.

Outline:
Introduction
NATO and the Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan
The Connection between NATO and the Marshall Plan
NATO the Marshall Plan and how they affected the Cold War
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"The Marshall Plan was first brought to the attention of the world in 1947 through a speech presented at Harvard by Secretary of State George C. Marshall. The Marshall plan was formulated following World War II and the purpose of the plan was to assist Europe in rebuilding. According to the United States Department of State, the Marshall plan proposed that the United States give $20 billion to European Nations for relief. However, the monetary contribution was dependent upon the ability of European nations to work together to develop a plan concerning how the money was to be used."
"The Marshall marked the first time that Europe had to act as a unified economic unit. Initially the Marshall Plan offered aid to the Soviet Union and its allies; however, Stalin rejected the plan as a hoax and would not participate."

Sample of Sources Used:

• THE MARSHALL PLAN (1947). United States Department of State http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/democrac/57.htm
• Agnew J. and Entrikin J. N. (2004) The Marshall Plan Today: Model and Metaphor. Routledge: London.
• Bonds J. B. (2002) Bipartisan Strategy: Selling the Marshall Plan. Praeger. Place of Publication: Westport, CT.
• Carpenter T. G., Conry B. (2001) NATO Enlargement: Illusions and Reality. Cato Institute: Washington, DC.
• Cohen L. J., Moens A., Allen G. NATO and European Security: Alliance Politics from the End of the Cold War to the Age of Terrorism. Contributors:. Publisher: Praeger. Place of Publication: Westport, CT. Publication Year: 2003.

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