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World War II Ends in Europe
German troops surrender to the allied forces resulting in the end of World War II -
Eastern Europe and Communism
After the end of world war to many eastern European countries turn to communism under the influence of the Soviet Union. -
Truman Doctorine
The Truman Doctrine pledges to contain the threat of communism and the Soviet Union. -
First Soviet Atomic Bomb Explodes
The Soviet Union detonate their first atomic bomb at a test site in Kazakhstan. -
Korean War Begins
South Korea with the help of the United Nations fought against North Korea which was aided by China and the Soviet Union -
Warsaw Pact
A treaty signed by communist nations including as the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and other communist eastern European nations. This was a response to the entry of West Germany into NATO. -
Cuba Turns to Communism
Fidel Castro and Communists take over the Cuban government. -
Berlin Wall Built
The Berlin wall was built which divided East and West Germany -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Spy planes discover Soviet missiles in Cuba. -
US Sends Troops to Vietnam
The US sends troops to Vietnam to aid south Vietnam against the Soviet backed North Vietnameese -
Mikhail Gorbachev Takes Power
Mikhail Gorbachev becomes the leader of the Soviet Union -
First Non- Communist Government in Poland
The first non-communist government is formed in Poland followed by the election of a non communist president. -
Berlin Wall Torn Down
Restrictions on East Germans crossing into West Germany were stopped. -
East and West Germany Re-Unite
Germany re-unites to become one country. -
Soviet Union Falls
The Soviet Union ceases to exist.
