The United States and Russia (Soviet Union) once had friendly relations for over 100 years. It became strained when Soviet politics changed to Communism and Marxism in the 1900’s. This political ideology went against the United States view of the world. It alarmed the United States because of the possibility Soviet views could cause problems at home and the world could come to the Soviet Union’s way of thinking.
Though allies during World War II (WWII), it was not an easy one for the United States and the Soviet Union. There were disagreements over battle strategies and what lands and water ways the Soviets could control. After WWII, countries freed by the Red Army were becoming influenced by Communism and Soviet influence. This confirmed the fears the United States had. Europe was recovering from 6 years of destruction and economic woes. England, France and Germany were no longer in power and the United States and the Soviet Union became the new world leaders. It was like watching two thugs fight over the same piece of turf.
To combat the Soviet and the Communist party infiltration, the United States enacted policies the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, NATO and Baruch Plan. The Truman Doctrine was to replace the lost support of England gave to Greece and Turkey. This was to ensure these countries would remain liberated from potential oppressive influences. The Marshall Plan was to help European countries to recover economically. This plan was open to all including the Soviets, but they refused the offer. North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was formed to protect those in the organization from potential Soviet aggression. The Baruch Plan was a proposal to regulate atomic bombs and weaponry with sanctions if