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Date Posted: Monday, February 04, 05:58:52pm
Author: Ruby Rodell
Subject: Re: Marshall Plan
In reply to: Mr. Davis 's message, "Marshall Plan" on Wednesday, January 30, 08:54:50pm

I imagine Congress, the president, and all those other responsible people thought the Marshall Plan was useful for a number of reasons. One, good world economy is good for the American economy, as a huge amount depends on exports. Also, it encouraged democracy in the newly unstable Europe. In order to receive aid, the countries had to join in the Organization for European Economic Co-operation. The countries in the cooperation had to support the principles of democracy and free market trade. Because of this, it was highly unlikely that the Soviet Union would try to get aide. The Marshall Plan was thus supporting democracy and helping, in the long run, the U.S. environment.

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