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Yalta Conference
The Yalta Conference was an important meeting between Winston Churchill, Joseph Stalin, and Franklin D. Roosevelt. Winston represented British, Stalin represented the Soviet Union, and Roosevelt represented the United States. At this conference it was decided that German would be split into four sectors.
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http://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/yalta-conference -
Berlin Declaration
The Berlin Declaration was a result of Germany's defeat. It was when the supreme commanders signed the document proclaiming Germany's unconditional surrender. In the process of surrendering the leaders signed three documents, one being the Berlin Declaration, which stated Germany's surrender. The second established the Allied Control Council. Finally the last document was to define occupation of the four sections.
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http://liberationroute.com/germany/historical-location/berlin-declaration -
Postsdam Conference
The Postsdam Conference was were the Big Threes meet. The Big Three consisted of Churchill, Stalin, and Truman. The three men were to discuss the terms of negotiation for the end of World War II and continue the discussion started at the Yalta Conference. At the conference Truman told Stalin that we were in possesion of an atomic bomb. He then had his suspisions on the U.S. and the British plotting against us.
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https://history.state.gov/milestones/1937-1945/potsdam-conf -
North Vietnam
Hours after Japan surrendered in World War 2, North Vietnam's leader proclaimed independence. The French bombarded a north vietnamese city after their meeting with Vietnam did not go the way they planned it to be. After being attacked by the French the Vietnamese launched a counter attack therefore starting the first Indochina War.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/vietnam-independence-proclaimed -
Iron Curtain Speech
Britain's own Prime Minister Winston Churchill gave a famous speech about an "Iron Curtain" shortly after the war. He talked about an iron curtain metaphorically being built and forming in Europe. The United States was not excited about Churchill suggesting that America and Britain called for a "special relationship". After learning about the speech Stalin denounced the speech and called it rascist.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/churchill-delivers-iron-curtain-speech -
First Indochina War
The First Indochina War resulted from an atttack on the French from Vietnam. Vietnam was an associated statehood for the French so when Vietnam tried to declare independence the French acted out on their declaration and attacked Vietnam. When Vietnam launched a counterattack that's when the First Indochina War started.
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http://www.coldwar.org/articles/40s/FirstIndochinaWar.asp -
Berlin Blockade
The Berlin Blockade was Germany's attempt to stop the United States, Britain, and France to get past their sectors. Germany accused the Allies of going against the Potsdam Agreement, therefore slowing seizing them to cross the borders of Berlin. To work their way around this the Western Powers airlifted crucial supplies and relief to West Berlin.
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http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-blockade -
Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was originally known as the Economic Recovery Act of 1948. It was signed by President Truman on April 3rd of 1948. The Marshall Plan proposed that United States economically assist and restore Europe. About 13.3 million dollars was spent on Europe's recovery over four years. The Marshall Plan provided trading partners along with goods and stable governments.
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http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=82 -
Berlin Airlift
The Berlin Airlift was a result of the Berlin Blockade. It was when the Allies supplied West Berlin due to the Soviet Union blocking off all borders and not allowing Allies to give support. Every 30 seconds a plane would land or take off in West Berlin making about 300,000 flights. Even when the Soviet Union eventually the blockade the Allies still supplied them just in case until September.
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http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-airlift -
Containment Policy
The Containment Policy was proposed by George Kennan. The policy was proposed to stop the spread of the Soviet Union. Kennan was convinced that if the Soviet Union failed to spread then it would not be too far that their system of "government" would spread as well.
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http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtID=2&psid=3403 -
NATO
NATO was created by the United States, Canada, and several other Western European nations. The term NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO was the first military alliance the United States had entered outside of the Western Hemisphere. Following NATO came the Marshall Plan proposed by George Marshall.
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https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/nato -
Soviet Union test A-Bomb
The Soviet Union exploded the first atomic bomb in 1949 on August 29th. They tested the bomb at a remote site at Semipalantinsk in Kazakhstan and it was successful. The testing site contained fake buildings and bridges to see the results. The site also unfortunately had caged animals to test the result of radiation.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soviets-explode-atomic-bomb -
Korean War- American Involvment
When North Korea invaded South Korea Truman sent troops from the United Nations to help. Most of the troops were American and under the command of Douglas McArthur. North Korea had pushed the south all the way to the corner of Korea so, the UN came up behind the North and pushed them towards China,which forced China to push back the UN into South Korea. However the UN then pushed China back to the 38th parallel.
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http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/us-involvement-in-the-korean-war.html -
Eisenhower Presidency
Dwight D. Eisenhower was a somewhat a war hero, therefore leading republicans to convince him to run for Presidency. Eisenhower helped to stregthen Social Security, create a massive Interstate Highway, and managed tensions with the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Although he was popular and praised in his administration Eisenhower failed to help the African American society.
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http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/dwight-d-eisenhower -
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg
Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were a married couple that were convicted of espionage. They were accused of passing on top secret information about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union. Julius was arrested in July while Ethel was arrested a few months later in August that same year. They were both sentenced to death and died by electric chair. Julius died first at 8pm and Ethel later at 8:16pm. -
Cuban Revolution
The Cuban Revolution started when the people did not like their leader and dictator Batista. Batista was scared of losing and seized power in the elections. Unfortunately for him the elections were cancelled. People were disgusted by his hunger for power. This is when Fidel Castro came into the picture. He lead the revolution and became Cuba's new leader.
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http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/historyofthecaribbean/p/08cubanrevo.htm -
Nikita Khrushchev
Nikita Khrushchev led the Soviet Union through the height of the Cold War. He was apart of the Russain Revolution in 1918. Nikita eventually entered the inner circle of Joseph Stalin. When Stalin died Nikita positioned himself as a possible leader. Eventually Nikita was forced to resign as leader.
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http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/nikita-sergeyevich-khrushchev -
Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was a treaty between the Soviet Union and its seven European satellites establishing a mutual defense organization that put Soviets in command. The pact stayed firm until 1991 when the pact was dissolved.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-warsaw-pact-is-formed -
Suez Crisis
The Israeli's attack on the Egypt toward the Suez Canal was somewhat foreseen. Egypt pressured the British into taking out their military in the canal zone. Without anyone to really defend the canal it was easy for the Israelis to attack the Egyptians. Israel was soon joined by the French and British which cause tension and damaged a relationship between the US and the Soviet Union. Eventually everyone withdrew their troops.
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http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/suez-crisis -
Hungarian Revolution
Problems in Hungary began to arise when prostestors demanded more of a democratic system while attaining freedom from the Soviet Union. When Nagy pushed the revolt more forward the Soviet Union rolled in with tanks and crushed the revolution. Thousands of people were killed and nearly a quarter million were wounded.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/soviets-put-brutal-end-to-hungarian-revolution -
Sputnik
Sputnik was a space craft built by the Russians and launched into space. Sputnik picked up and transmitted signals from amateur radio operators. America would listen with awe as the Sputnik passed by America several times everyday. The United States was caught off guard by the Russian's technology and united to catch up.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/sputnik-launched -
Kennedy Presidency
John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States. He was 43 years old and Catholic. Previously Kennedy was a war hero and ran for Congress and Senate. Although Kennedy was a good president unfortunately he was assassinated. John F. Kennedy was assassinated while in his car going down the street.
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http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/john-f-kennedy -
U2 Incident
An international crisis occured when the Soviet Union shot down an American U2 Spy plane and captured its pilot. This forced Eisenhower to admit the United States' CIA had been flying spy missions over the Soviet Union for several years. This raised tension between the Soviet Union and United States yet again.
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http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/u2-spy-incident -
First Man in Space
On April 12, 1961 the Soviet Union launched the first man in space. His name was Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin. Once the news of this event was announced Gagarin was instantly famous. He was awarded the Order of Lenin and was given the title as the Hero of the Soviet Union.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-man-in-space
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/first-man-in-space -
Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs was a failed attempt to assassinate Cuba's leader. A dictator, Castro, came into power and began to reduce American influence on Cuba. He even began to start relations with the Soviet Union, therefore causing the US to prohibit importation of Cuban Sugar. The US began to step up its preparations for invasion. Kennedy attempted to assassinate Castro but failed horribly.
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http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/bay-of-pigs-invasion -
Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall separated West and East Berlin. During construction and while the wall was up it was heavily guarded and no one could pass through. At least 171 people were killed trying to get through the wall whether it was over or under. The Wall caused many problems with the nations as well as people. The Soviets suddenly stoppped allowing supplies in and out of the West side of Berlin therefore causing the Berlin Airlift. The wall
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http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall -
JFK Assasination
John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Texas. That afternoon President Kennedy were preparing for their next presidential campaign, but had not yet announced he was running. Kennedy would ride through Dallas with his wife at his side for his campaign. While riding in the car Kennedy was shot in the head and neck.
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http://www.jfklibrary.org/JFK/JFK-in-History/November-22-1963-Death-of-the-President.aspx -
Vietnam War- American Involvement
The Tet Offensive was an important influence in lessening the U.S.'s public support for the war in Vietnam. During the Tet Offvensive Captain Franklin Eller coordinated the military commands. Leaders on both sides of the military would have frustration. The Americans needed to find a way out of the Vietnam War but that was up to President Nixon.
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https://history.state.gov/milestones/1961-1968/tet -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
The Gulf of Tonkin Resolution gave the president the power to increase U.S. involvement in the North and South Korean War. This resolution became a political controversy of the undeclared war. The resolution said the president who is also known as the chief in command that he could take any measures to prevent further aggression.
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http://www.ourdocuments.gov/doc.php?flash=true&doc=98 -
Prague Spring
Prague Spring was the political liberation in Czechoslovakia for the Soviet Union during World War 2. Alexander Dubcek was a Slovak that supported liberal reforms. He tried to increase their freedom of speech and rehabilitation. The Soviet Union answered this reforms by invading Czechoslovakia.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/prague-spring-begins-in-czechoslovakia
http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/prague-spring-begins-in-czechoslovakia -
Nixon Presidency
Richard M. Nixon was the 37th President of the US. He was the only president to ever resign from office. This was because Nixon was caught in the Watergate Scandal. The Watergate Scandal was when Nixon faced impeachment for trying to cover up his illegal activities, which he tried denying many times before.
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http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/richard-m-nixon
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http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/richard-m-nixon -
Apollo Misson
The Apollo Mission was when the Americans were the first people on the moon. The first man on the moon was Neil Armstrong, Following him was the other person he was with which was Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin. As Neil Armstrong stepped foot on the moon he said,"That's one small step for man, and one giant leap for mankind". After they planted the American flag Nixon talked to them via transmission.
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http://www.history.com/topics/apollo-11 -
Nixon Visits China
Nixon's visit to China was historic. This was a shock to the world since after China's communist revolution the United States and China were bitter sweet friends. Nixin hoped the trip to China would help the Soviet Union become more easy to convince to the US's requests. Nixon would use China to contain Vietnam.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/nixon-arrives-in-china-for-talks -
SALT I
SALT stands Strategic Arms Limitation Talk. The parties involved were the United States and the Soviet Union. The United Stated proposed a limitations to the US and Soviet weapons. The Soviet Union declined this proposal because the US had superiority of most of the weapons. Finally they finally agreed on SALT I which limited both ABM and nuclear offensive systems.
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http://www.nti.org/treaties-and-regimes/strategic-arms-limitation-talks-salt-i-salt-ii/ -
Paris Peace Accords
The United States, South Vietnam, Viet Cong, and North Vietnam signed an agreement ending the war and bringing back peace in vietnam. The agreement included a cease-fire throughout Vietnam and all American troops were withdrawn. Within 60 days Vietnam agreed to release and free all American prisoners of war.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/paris-peace-accords-signed -
Iranian Revolution
The Iranian Revolution started after Reza Shah Pahlevi left after turmoil. The revolution's leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini seized power after returning to the country. After Ayatollah gained control and power his forces stormed the US Embassy causing the Iran Hostage Crisis. After the Shah died the hostages were let go and free. Later the First Gulf War began.
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http://novaonline.nvcc.edu/eli/evans/his135/events/iran79.htm -
Iran Hostage Crisis
On November 4, 1979 more than 60 hostages were taken from the US Embassy by Iranian students. President Jimmy Carter immediately issued for Iran's deposed Shah to come to the United States for medical care. However, that was not all that the students wanted. They wanted the United States to stop interfering with Iran's affairs and to help grow profile for the Revolution's leader. The hostages were set free 444 days after the incident.
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http://www.history.com/topics/iran-hostage-crisis -
Reagan Presidency
Reagan was inaugurated January 20th, 1981 into his presidency. He stirred politics away from the Democratic side and towards the conservative side of Republicans. Before Reagan's presidency he lived in Texas and moved to California to become a well-known actor. The confidence he gained from his acting career contributed to his winning in presidency.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ronald-reagan-becomes-president -
Tiananmen Square Massacre
When nearly a million young Chinese students protested for a greater democracy a massacre occured. Chinese troops aimed and fired at any protestor they could shoot down without discrimination as to who the protestor was. As a result the people fought back by setting military vehicles on fire and stoning troops. By the end of the massacre thousands were dead and about 10,000 people were arrested.
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http://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/tiananmen-square-massacre-takes-place -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
At midnight of November 9 citizens of the GDR were permitted to cross the country's border. The Berlin Wall had now officially fallen and ended. More than 2 million people from East Berlin crossed over to West Berlin and partied all weekend celebrating. Bulldozers and cranes soon took apart the Berlin wall section by section. A year the official reunion of East and West Germany had been in place.
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http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/berlin-wall -
Dissolution of the Soviet Union
The Fall of the Soviet Union was the end of the Cold War. A few days before the union fell some of its leaders met up and decided to resign their positions. Out of the 15 republics that left and resigned Georgia stayed in his position. The Dissolution of the Soviet Union was mainly cause by all the radical reforms.
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http://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/fall-of-soviet-union
