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The Cold War
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Formation of United Nations
Created after the second world war, the United Nations was created to keep the peace world wide. -
Truman Doctrine
President Truman proposed both Turkey and Greece protection for $400 million dollars. They would also gain economic support. -
Hollywood 10
The Holywood 10 was a group of, you guessed it, 10 film industry members who refused to testify at an anti-communist committee hearing during the middle of the Second Red Scare era. -
The Marshall Plan
Truman signed the Economic Recovery Act of 1948. It wasn't until later it got its name, The Marshall Plan. Its purpose was to restore Europe's economic functionality. -
Creation of NATO
NATO is an alliance, formed between countries around the world. Its purpose? To keep the peace, of course. -
Korean War
A war between North and South Korea spanning from 1950-1953. -
Space Race Begins
A competition between the U.S. and Russia, to see who could reach space first. The U.S. would end up losing, but win the race to the moon. -
Bay of Pigs
Bay of Pigs was a failed military landing on the southwestern coasts of Cuba, launched in 1961. It was intended to end Fidel Castro's communism. -
Berlin Wall Erected
In an attempt to prevent citizens from leaving the Soviets built a wall, splitting East and West Germany. -
U.S Enters Vietnam War
The U.S. enters a conflict between North and South Vietnam. The U.S. supports the South .to stop the spread of communism. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
Soviets invade Afghanistan, supporting the communist government there. -
Berlin Wall Falling Down
Political reforms inside the Soviet bloc escalated pressure from the people of eastern Europe lead to the collapse of the Berlin Wall.