12 March 1947 Posted on March 11, 2012 by Staff To help stop the spread of Communism, the Truman Doctrine is proclaimed. Famous Words of Inspiration..."I am not a has-been. I am a will be." Lauren Bacall — Click here for more from Lauren Bacall Related posts: 2 November 1947 25 November 1947 29 November 1947 9 January 1947