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Bomb Away (1949-1950)
The Soviet Union tests there own atomic bomb and the Arms Race begins. -
Upheaval (1953-1956)
U.S. backs a coup and overthrows the Iranian government. President Eisenhower sends aid to South Vietnam and the Soviets end an anti-communism revolution in Hungary. -
The Cuban Missile Crisis (1962-1964)
The American Navy blockades Cuba after the Soviet Union places missiles in Cuba. Kennedy pulls away from Cuba in exchange for the Soviet's removal of Cuban missiles. -
Guerilla Warfare (1973-1979)
America's combat in Vietnam ends but it secretly backs a coup that overthrows the Chilean president. -
Invasion of Grenada (1983-1985)
Invasion The US. invades Grenada, overthrowing the government and replacing it with a U.S.-friendly one.