

Truman to Bess Truman, September 30, 1947, expressing concern over situation in Europe and opposition of Congress to aiding Europe.

The flipbooks "In His Own Words: Dealing with the Soviets" and "Dissenting Views: Was the Cold War Necessary" provide visitors with insight into and criticism of key Truman-era foreign policy initiatives, such as the Truman Doctrine, Marshall Plan, and the creation of NATO.įeatured documents in this section of the exhibit: Directly overhead in the center of the room hang crates, car doors, and supply bags representing shipments of materials within Europe as part of the Marshall Plan.īelow these are two flipbooks. Kennan in the formation of Truman's policy of containment.

Marshall, Dean Acheson, Averell Harriman, and George F. In addition, an exhibit titled "Architects of Containment" highlights the roles of George C. National History Day Workshops from the National ArchivesĪrranged along the walls of the gallery are text panels, photographs, and exhibit cases dealing with The Berlin Airlift, the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, and the formation of NATO.Electing Our Presidents Teacher Workshop.Collection Policy and Donating Materials.An Ordinary Man, His Extraordinary Journey.
