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United Nations formed
The United Nations is like a big meeting where countries talk to solve problems peacefully. They help with things like health, education, and stopping wars. It's a bit like a club where countries work together to make the world better. -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine was a promise from the United States to help countries that were fighting against communism. It was like saying, "We will help you stay free and not let communism take over." This was important during the Cold War when the U.S. and Soviet Union were rivals. -
Hollywood 10
The Hollywood 10 were movie makers who were accused of being communists and not being loyal to the U.S. government. They were blacklisted and couldn't work in Hollywood anymore. It was a scary time when people were afraid of communism and thought anyone could be a spy. -
Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was when the United States gave money to European countries to help them rebuild after World War II. This helped countries like France, Germany, and Italy get back on their feet and become strong again. It was a way to stop communism from spreading by making sure countries were doing well. -
NATO formed
NATO is like a team of countries that promise to help each other if any of them are attacked. It's a bit like friends promising to have each other's backs. NATO was created to protect against the Soviet Union and keep Europe safe. -
Korean War
The Korean War was a fight between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, supported by the United States and other countries. It was a big conflict that ended in a draw and divided Korea into North and South. The war showed the tensions between communism and democracy. -
Space Race/Sputnik
The Space Race was a competition between the U.S. and the Soviet Union to see who could go to space first. Sputnik was the first satellite sent by the Soviet Union into space, which shocked the world. It led to advancements in technology and the U.S. sending astronauts to the moon. -
Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs was a failed attempt by the U.S. to overthrow the government of Cuba. It was a big embarrassment for the U.S. and made the relationship between the U.S. and Cuba worse. The event showed how tensions between the U.S. and Cuba were high during the Cold War. -
Berlin Wall goes up
The Berlin Wall was a big fence that divided the city of Berlin into two parts. One side was for people who liked communism, and the other side was for people who liked freedom. It made it hard for families and friends to see each other. -
U.S. official enters Vietnam War
The U.S. entered the Vietnam War to stop the spread of communism in Southeast Asia. It was a long and tough war that divided the American people and caused a lot of protests. The war ended with the U.S. withdrawing and Vietnam becoming a communist country. -
Soviets invade Afghanistan
The Soviets invaded Afghanistan to try to spread communism and control the country. It was a big conflict that lasted for many years and caused a lot of suffering for the Afghan people. The U.S. and other countries helped Afghan fighters resist the Soviet invasion. -
Berlin Wall comes down
The Berlin Wall coming down was a big moment of hope and unity. It meant that the divide between East and West Berlin was ending, and people could freely move between the two sides. It was a symbol of the end of the Cold War and a step towards peace and reunification.