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Iron Curtain is created
The "Iron Curtain" was created and it was a theoretical line through Eastern Europe which stood for the division of Communism. -
The Marshall Plan was enacted
The Marshall Plan was an initiative set in place by Americans to help aide Western Europe after World War II. -
The Berlin Airlift
Upon completion of World War II, the allied nations took command of Germany and divided up the area, Berlin being one of the locations. -
NATO was Formed
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an international government alliance to better stop wars in the future. -
Korean WAr
North Korea invades South Korea and the United Nations (primarily United States) chooses to aide South Korea while war erupts. -
Warsaw Pact Signed
Treaty signed by most eastern European nations as a cease fire for years to come. -
Vietnam War Begins
Vietnam War begins and brings in American influence to the Asian country where many friendly casualties took place. -
Hungarian Revolution
Nationwide rebellion breaks out where citizens of Hungary revolt against government and communist views invoked by Soviet Union. -
Sputnik Takes Flight
The Soviet Union successfully launched the first satellite into space and was able to beat the U.S. in the "Space Race," at first... -
U-2 Incident
A U-2 surveillance plane was shot down in Soviet Union territory, seen as an act of war from the eyes of the Soviets. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Incognito CIA military mission to invade Cuba turns into great failure and seen as an extreme act of war, enticing nuclear weapon use. -
Berlin Wall Built
The Berlin Wall was a controversial literal wall installed in the heart of Berlin, Germany that signified the difference in Communism and Democracy. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet Russia wanted to install nuclear warhead bases in nearby Cuba and America refused, making a standoff between the nations. -
PERESTROIKA AND GLASNOST
Meaning "reconstruction and openness," the program swept across eastern European nations bringing Communism to a foreseeable end. -
Berlin Wall Destroyed
Somewhat signified the end of the Cold War, the seperation between the Capitalist West and the Communist East was torn down.
