The main objective of the Marshall Plan, formally known as the European Recovery Program, following World War II was to provide economic assistance to help rebuild European nations devastated by the war. Launched in 1948, the plan aimed to prevent the spread of communism by stabilizing economies, promoting recovery, and encouraging political stability. The U.S. allocated significant funds to aid European countries, fostering cooperation and integration among them. The Marshall Plan not only facilitated rapid economic recovery but also reinforced U.S. influence and established the groundwork for future European unity, contributing significantly to the resurgence of Western Europe.