The Marshall Plan and Greece

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This paper discusses the United States' famous European Recovery Program, more commonly known as the Marshall Plan. It describes how, combined with the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan helped rebuild the shambles that was the Greek government and nation following the stresses of excessive and violent internal and external conflict. The paper concludes that Greece has probably benefited in the long run from the U.S. Marshall Plan.

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"This may be true, but Greek has probably benefited in the long run from the U.S. Marshall Plan. Certainly, the physical improvements of the schools, hospitals, roads, railroads, building, etc. are lasting reminders of the Marshall Plan. These were also things that were necessary to help the people of Greece and its economy. As part of U.S. interest in Greece, the U.S. pushed for Greece to become a full member of NATO which benefited the country in the long run. From the personal interviews of Warren, an AMAG worker, and Bernaris, a Greek government representative, a positive glow is put on the Marshall plan. Both gentlemen were interviewed years later, but recalled that time in Greece as a time of opportunity and progress. Bernaris says in the interview, "I am sure that the Greek people will always be very grateful to President Truman for his initiative." In the rest of the interview, Bernaris goes on to praise the efforts of the Marshall Plan for putting Greece on the path to recovery."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Bernaris, Anthony. "Oral History Interview with Anthony Bernaris" By Philip C. Brooks. Truman Presidential Museum and Library. 30 April 1964. 19 January 2007. http://www.trumanlibrary.org/oralhist/bernaris.htm#10
• Clogg, Richard. A Concise History of Greece. New York: Cambridge University Press, 1992.
• "Corinth Canal." 2003. 19 January 2007. http://www.corinthcanal.com/en_index.php
• Hogan, Michael J. "Blueprint for Recovery." The Marshall Plan: Investment in Peace. 18 January 2007. http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/infousa/facts/marshall/pam-blu.htm
• Jones, Howard. "A New Kind of War" America's Global Strategy and The Truman Doctrine in Greece. New York: Oxford University Press, 1989.

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