The Marshall Plan was the US government's proposition which was aimed to promote the economic recovery of Europe after the end of the Second World War. The objectives of the plan were to remove all trade barriers, help the technological development of the industry, and prevent the spread of Communism.
In his speech, Secretary of State George Marshall urged US citizens to set aside any political passions or prejudices that are held against certain European populations and understand the magnitude of the problem, which at the time was considered to be the imminent fall of the global economy as trade would be severely affected.