The Marshall Plan (1948–1952) was a United States effort to assist the nations of Europe by
(1) Forming a strong military alliance (2) Providing economic aid
(3) Sending United States troops to trouble spots (4) Continuing Lend-Lease aid to the Soviet Union
President Truman signed the Economic Recovery Act in 1948 to provide assistance to Europe to restore economic infrastructure ( roads, buildings, etc) after the war.
