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The Marshall Plan . By: Brianna, Madi, Maryah, and Abby . European Recovery Program . The United States was helping to rebuild the Western European countries. They wanted a stronger economy It was established in June 5,1947
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The Marshall Plan By: Brianna, Madi, Maryah, and Abby
European Recovery Program • The United States was helping to rebuild the Western European countries. • They wanted a stronger economy • It was established in June 5,1947 • They wanted a foundation for the countries Western Europe and repelling the threat of internal communism.
George C. Marshall • Was the creator of the plan. • He was a general of the army. • He was in the service from 1902-1945 • He was born in Pennsylvania and died in Washington. • He was also Secretary of state and defense
More about the Marshall Plan • Marshall plan benefited the American economy too • The money would be used to buy goods from the untied states, the items were shipped across the Atlantic on American merchant vessels • The United States offered up to $20 billion for relief • By 1953 the United States had pumped in $13 billion, and Europe was standing on its feet again
Work Cited Page • (wikipedia) • (http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAmarshallP.htm) • http://www.america.gov/st/washfile-english/2005/April/200504291439291CJsamohT0.6520502.html