In President Truman's address to Congress, he starts right off in stating that in order for Greece to survive on its own, it will need our help and guidance. He points out that Greece's wealth isn't as extensive as ours and they don't have the same opportunities that we take for granted. They have been continually taken advantage of and invaded by countless nations, unable to find their own voice in the matter. The Germans, despite being removed from Greek land, had destroyed everything. Villages were burned, railroads were ruined--the end result was the equivalent to Sherman's march to the sea. Truman continues to push on and states that Greece is unable to handle the situation and that we are the only ones willing to help them. America was their last hope, and Truman strived to make sure Congress understood that. He also points out that Turkey too needs their assistance and by helping them we can secure a stable environment in the Middle East. As a fellow independent nation who had fought tooth and claw to gain freedom, we should help others who desire that same goal. Truman stated that allowing these nations to lose their independence would be a crime. Finally, he asks Congress to allow military troops and personal to be sent to Greece and Turkey in order for them to give all the help they require. Failing now would mean putting the safety and peace of the world at risk, and Truman knows Congress would never allow that to happen. He concludes by putting his faith in them.
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