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… 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