Truman responded to the spread of communism beyond Eastern Europe by implementing the policy of containment. This policy aimed to stop the spread of communism to other parts of the world, particularly in Asia and Latin America. Truman believed that the United States had a responsibility to stop the spread of communism and protect the democratic way of life. This led to the establishment of the Truman Doctrine and the Marshall Plan, which provided economic and military assistance to countries threatened by communist expansion. Truman's response set the stage for the larger Cold War conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union.
