Historical Events tagged with "foreign aid"
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Marshall Plan Aid Distribution Concludes
The Marshall Plan, officially known as the European Recovery Program, concluded its aid distribution to Western Europe, having allocated over $13.3 billion to help reconstruct war-torn economies. Initiated by the United States, the program aimed to foster economic stability in European nations to prevent the spread of communism. The last funds were distributed on December 31, 1951, capping a significant initiative that began in 1948. Countries like France, Italy, and West Germany greatly benefited, receiving financial assistance to rebuild infrastructure and promote growth.
Continue ReadingLafayette Arrives to Train Continental Army
Gilbert du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette, arrived near Charleston, South Carolina, to assist the Continental Congress in training the Continental Army. His presence signaled a vital boost of foreign military support to the American cause during the American Revolutionary War. Lafayette aimed to share his expertise in military tactics and strategies, stemming from his experiences in the French army, thereby increasing the effectiveness of American forces in their struggle for independence.
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