Truman Policies

Act of Chapultapec (1945 - FOREIGN)

inter american conference help by America and 19 other latin american countries. Guaranteed each nations national sovereignty and diplomatic equality.

Truman 21 Point Plan ( 1945 - DOMESTIC)

expand social security, promote higher employment rates, economic reconstruction

Economic assistance to latin america 

from 1946-1950, America provided 2% of its overseas aid (militart nature) to latin america 

1945 creation of the UN - FOREIGN

formal agreement to maintain mission to preserve international peace and security in response to WWII. committment to international cooperation. 

1947 Truman doctrine - FOREIGN

outlined trumans policy of containment. said they would provide assistance (economically and militarily) to countries under the threat of communism.

1946 US Aid to Chinese Civil War FOREIGN

UN provided 500 million to the national zone. US sold 900 million of military supplies for175 million

1946 Employment Act - DOMESTIC

government commitment to promote maximum employment and economic stability. established council of economic advisors to aid the president in outlining the annual economic report of the president. 

1947 Inter American treaty (Rio Treaty) - FOREIGN

hemispheric military cooperation with anti communist vision. Brazil, Chile, and Cuba banned communist organizations and cut off relations with the soviet union. 

1947 Formation of Federal Loyalty Program - DOMESTIC

Established loyalty boards to investigate influence and infiltration of communists and communist sympathizers in the executive branch.

1947 Intensification of the House of Un American Activites Board - DOMESTIC

HUAC investigated potential communist activities. Investigated movie industry. Infringed upon freedom of speech 

National Security Act - DOMESTIC and FOREIGN

$13 million of military assistance to latin america. surplus military materials were made available to purchase. created CIA and National Security council and department of defense. 

Marshall Plan - FOREIGN

provided economic aid to european countries under communist threat. 13.3 billion to 16 european countries between 1948 and 1951

1947 Smith Act - DOMESTIC

Under federal loyalty program investigated communist activities. Resulted in 200 persecutions for communist suspects

1947 Creation of CIA - FOREIGN

gathering intelligence from around the world. helped guide foreign and military policy.

1948 Pan American Conference - FOREIGN

Formal creation of the Organization of American States as a regional defense pact with sole focus on defense issues

1948 Berlin Blockade and Berlin Airlift - FOREIGN

Stalin cut off berlin from military supplies and food after the creation of Trizona, US responded with airlifts, wanted to force USSR out of Berlin without direct conflict

1949 creation of NATO- FOREIGN

mutual defense pact between Canada, US, and Western european countries. Complementing each other with policy to prevent spread of communism and foreign threats. 

1949 Four Points Progam (Truman 2nd Inaugural Address) - FOREIGN

provided military and financial assistance to developing nations (mainly Africa and Asia). Shifted foreign relations to developmental policy and providing economic stability (no direct contact)

1949 Fair Deal - DOMESTIC

increased minimum wage, expanded social security, began federal housing construction (alot was blocked in congress, however federal funding was allocated to housing) 

1949 China falls to Communism - FOREIGN

Truman was seen as soft on communism, shifted to a more physical, less ideological approach to containing communism 

1950 Radio Free Europe - FOREIGN

US Funded news station that worked against the censored press of eastern european communist controlled countries 

Revenue Act of 1950 - DOMESTIC

Raised individual and corporate income taxes to help pay for the war effort in korea and curb inflation

McCurran Internal Security Act 1950 - DOMESTIC

required registration of all communist groups with the federal government and determined that their internal documents were not private.

Mutual Security act of 1951 - FOREIGN

provided $38 million of military assistance designed for latin america 

McCarthyism

 fear of domestic communist threats within the United States. Propelled a strong distrust for the U.S. government with the American people; no one knew who to trust

1952 National Secuirty Council NSC-14 - FOREIGN

secret report by secretaries of state and defense and director for mutual security regarding a reexamination of US policies for internal security. Urged legislators to seek himspherical solidarity

November 1952 successful detonation of hydrogen bomb - FOREIGN

deadliest weapon created, US entered nuclear arms race with USSR

Immigration and Nationality Act of 1952 - DOMESTIC and FOREIGN

established national origins quota system. introduced preference system for allowing immigration based on skills, family ties, and created new visa categories

1951 Pinetree Line - FOREIGN

long range of radar stations built across southern canada to detect soviet bombers, first major layer of north american defense. Foundation for NORAD