The Marshall Plan was a U.S.-led initiative to aid the economic recovery of European nations following World War II. The plan, officially called the European Recovery Program, provided financial assistance to rebuild the war-torn countries and help get them back on their feet. Some synonyms for the Marshall Plan include the European Recovery Program, the European Reconstruction Program, the Truman Plan, and the Economic Cooperation Administration. Each of these terms describes the same program but in a slightly different way. The Marshall Plan reflects the ultimate goal of rebuilding Europe, while other names emphasize different aspects of the program, such as its leadership or specific agencies involved.