How the Marshall Plan Helped Europe Rebuild After WWII | World101

After World War II, the Harry S. Truman administration designed and implemented the Marshall Plan to help war-torn European economies. The aid package revitalized the region’s industries and provided food and resources for millions of people. Through the political and economic stability that the plan offered Western Europe, the U.S. advanced its strategic interests at the onset of the Cold War. To learn more about the Marshall Plan and how foreign aid can rebuild countries and change development trends, visit our Development module: world101.cfr.org/global-era-i...
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