… I do not believe that the American people and
the Congress wish to turn a deaf ear to the appeal
of the Greek Government.…
As a result of these tragic conditions, a
militant minority, exploiting human want and
misery, was able to create political chaos which,
until now, has made economic recovery
impossible.…
Meanwhile, the Greek Government is unable
to cope with the situation. The Greek Army is
small and poorly equipped. It needs supplies and
equipment if it is to restore the authority of the
Government throughout Greek territory.
Greece must have assistance if it is to become a
self-supporting and self-respecting democracy.…
— President Harry Truman, Address to Congress,
March 12, 1947
Congress responded to the situation described in
this passage by
(1) sending combat troops to the Mediterranean
region
(2) calling for creation of the North Atlantic
Treaty Organization
(3) sending military and economic aid to Greece
and Turkey
(4) supplying troops to a peacekeeping operation