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Also known as The marshal plan, Marshall Aid, Economic Cooperation Act of 1948, European Recovery Program, Organization for European Economic Recovery, Operation Rathole, Marshall aid plan, Marshall Paln

American initiative for foreign aid to Western Europe following World War II

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The Marshall Plan was an American program that provided financial and economic aid to help Western European countries rebuild after World War II. It mattered because it helped restore Europe's economy and infrastructure, strengthening Western Europe during a critical period of recovery and development.

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Official name: European Recovery Program

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Commons category: Marshall Plan
capital cost: 103000000
start time: 1948-04-03
end time: 1951-12-00
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The labeling used on aid packages created and sent under the Marshall Plan

General George C. Marshall, the 50th U.S. Secretary of State

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