Why did truman believe greece needed american aid in 1947?

In the postwar period the Truman Doctrine was inaugurated, which, among other things, aimed to keep European countries away from Soviet communism. Thus, in 1947, with the growth of communism in Greece, the American president decided to intervene and to support the governments that did their interests in the region. read more

Greece was embroiled into a major civil war between communist and non-communist group within the country. In addition, the Soviet Union was aiding the communists there. Truman see this as a threat to democracy and decided to take action as a result by sending millions of aid to the anti-communist groups in Greece. read more