At the present moment in world history nearly every nation must choose between alternative ways oNife. The choice is too often not a free one

Question

At the present moment in world history nearly every nation must choose between alternative ways oNife. The choice is too often not a free one

One way of life is based upon the will of the majority [like in the USA]... The second way of life is based upon the will of a minority forcibly
imposed upon the majority [like in the USSR)... I believe that it must be the policy of the United States to support free peoples who are resistin
attempted subjugation [conquering] by armed minorities or other outside pressures ... The free peoples of the world look to us for support in
maintaining their freedoms. If we falter (mess up] in our leadership, we may endanger the peace of the world-and we shall surely endanger the
welfare of our own Nation.

President Harry S Truman (excerpt from "Tho Truman Doctrine " 1047)

Can somebody explain to me what this text is saying (summarize)

Answer 1

The text is saying that the world is currently facing a choice between two ways of life - one where the majority has a say and one where a minority forces their will on the majority. The United States believes in supporting free peoples who resist being conquered by minority groups or outside pressures, and the free peoples of the world rely on US support to maintain their freedoms. Failure to support them could endanger world peace and the welfare of the US. This was spoken by President Harry S Truman in the Truman Doctrine in 1947.