On May 22, 1947, President Harry Truman signed a bill into law. According to President Truman, the enactment of his bill “served notice that the march of Communists would not be allowed to succeed by default.” This came to be known famously as the Truman Doctrine. Join us, Dr. Chris White and Dr. Manamee Guha, to understand the historical significance of the doctrine. Why did the US get involved? What role did Britain play in the creation of the Truman Doctrine? Why is the doctrine so important in world history? History Over Coffee, brought to you by the History department at Marshall University, will answer all such burning questions!