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Congress initially hesitated to support President Truman's request for aid under the Marshall Plan to combat communism, primarily due to concerns about the financial implications and the potential for entanglement in foreign conflicts. However, as the threat of communism grew in Europe after World War II, particularly with the Soviet Union's influence, Congress ultimately recognized the strategic importance of stabilizing war-torn nations. This led to the eventual approval of the Marshall Plan, which provided significant economic assistance to European countries to help them recover and resist communist influence.

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