The Marshall Plan was designed to help Western Europe rebuild its economy after the devastation of World War II.

The United States provided $13 billion to Western Europe under the Marshall Plan.

France and Germany received the most aid under the Marshall Plan, with France receiving $2.7 billion and Germany receiving $1.4 billion.

The Marshall Plan led to a rapid economic recovery in Western Europe. By 1952, the gross domestic product of Western Europe had increased by 25%.

The Marshall Plan helped to stabilize the political situation in Western Europe by providing economic aid to countries that were struggling to rebuild after the war.

The Marshall Plan helped to contain the spread of communism by providing economic aid to Western Europe, which helped to strengthen the economies of these countries and make them less susceptible to communist propaganda.

George Marshall was the U.S. Secretary of State who proposed the Marshall Plan.

The Marshall Plan was announced on June 5, 1947.

The Marshall Plan lasted for four years, from 1948 to 1952.

16 countries received aid under the Marshall Plan.

The total value of the Marshall Plan was $13 billion.

50% of the Marshall Plan aid was in the form of grants.

50% of the Marshall Plan aid was in the form of loans.

The Marshall Plan led to an economic boom in the United States by creating jobs and stimulating economic growth.

The Marshall Plan led to a global economic recovery by helping to rebuild the economies of Western Europe and stimulating economic growth around the world.