The program aimed to provide aid to Western Europe after World War II was the Marshall Plan. Announced by U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall in 1947, this initiative sought to facilitate European recovery through financial aid and resources to rebuild war-torn economies. The United States allocated approximately $13 billion to support the reconstruction of Western European countries, strengthen democratic governance, and curb the spread of communism. The Marshall Plan is credited with revitalizing European economies, fostering cooperation among Western nations, and laying the groundwork for future European integration.