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Berlin Blockade and Airlift
this was a turing point in post WWII Europe. -
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Berlin Blockade and Airlift
This was a turing point in post WWII Europe. -
Korean War
this where things really got heated between the Soviets and the U.S. -
Space Race
U.S and Soviet have an intense rivalry over space. As they kept fighting, they got close and the International Space Station was created. -
U-2 Reconnaissance Plane
This is where the U.S and CIA had a plan to spy on the Soviets. The Soviets ended up shooting the plane down. -
Bay of Pigs
This is where the U.S tried to invade Cuba. They Failed. -
Reagan Visits the wall
Reagan visits the Berlin Wall. This showed continued commitment to the people of West Berlin. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
This was the closets to the U.S and Soviets actually fighting. This includes nuclear warfare also. -
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
1st step to slow the arms race. -
Reunited Germany
this is where East and West Germany united. East Germany was no longer communist, and this was evidence that the war Saw Pact's days were numbered. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The U.S and the Soviets each back a different side and this lead to the U.S boycotting the 1980 olympics.
