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March 5, 2025 8 mins

In this episode, we’ll explore the Marshall Plan, a pivotal post-World War II initiative announced by US Secretary of State George Marshall in June 1947. We’ll discuss how the United States actively engaged in European economic recovery, driven by fears that economic instability could fuel communism and threaten regional stability. Although offered to all of Europe, the plan primarily strengthened Western European nations, distributing £13 billion to 16 countries, with Britain and France as major beneficiaries. The episode also examines the conditions attached to the aid, including the requirement to purchase American goods and participate in the Organisation of European Economic Cooperation. Join us as we unpack the impact and legacy of the Marshall Plan in shaping the early Cold War landscape.

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