It was an attempt to assist the French in their recovery from WWII. In retrospect, it probably wasn't a good idea. The French were never grateful and are still as arogant and obnoxious as ever... probably worse.
as part of the stratedy to fight communism
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Harry.s Truman
Harry.s Truman
Approximately ten million (1950 dollars) in military aid during the French IndoChina War (1946-1954).
Harry S. Truman, who began providing aid and materiel to the French during the First Indochina War in 1950.
President Truman.
Truman in 1951
President Truman signed an order that desegregated the military.
the military
the military
Harry S. Truman
President Harry Truman banned racial discrimination in the military. The military was desegregated in 1948 with Executive Order 9981.
Truman in 1951