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VE Day
Victory in Europe. Germany surrenders to the Red Army in Berlin. -
Eastern Europe Resists
Another tension during the Cold War included resistance against the Soviet Union. People of the country came together to stand up against the Soviets. Obviously they couldn't stand up to the tanks. -
Creation of the Berlin Wall
During the Cold War, West Berlin was an escape for thousands of East Germans. In response, authorities built a wall, known as the Berlin Wall. Which prevented Germans from fleeing into Berlin. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The Cuban Missile Crisis was the closest the world ever came to a nuclear war. The Soviet Union sent nuclear missiles to Cuba. President Kennedy reacted by positioning a naval blockade, blocking any further shipments from the Soviet. During that time, the United States and the Soviet Union were engaged in the Cold War. -
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks
These agreements limited weaponry between the United States and the Soviet Union. With this occurring during the Cold War, it most likely prevented the death of many people. -
Building Detente
The United States built detente with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The intention was to restrain the Soviet Union peacefully through diplomatic agreements rather than military tactics. The would have relieved some of the tension between the two. -
The Berlin Wall is Toppled
The Berlin Wall was built, as well as destroyed during the Cold War. Its purpose was to prevent East Germans from fleeing into Berlin. Following the wall's resignation.. East Germany allowed unrestricted migration to West Germany.
