Cold War

By Connor R
  • NATO Formed

    NATO Formed

    NATO was formed to go against the Soviet Union and communism in general.
  • UN Formed

    UN Formed

    The UN was formed to maintain peace everywhere since WW2 ended.
  • Marshall Plan

    Marshall Plan

    The Economic Recovery Act of 1948 was made to help the economic infrastructure to post war Europe.
  • Korean War

    Korean War

    Soon after the Second World War, Korea was divided into two when the Japanese left and North Korea who sided with the Soviet Union decided to invade South Korea who sided with the U.S.
  • Space Race

    Space Race

    The Space Race was a race to see if the USSR or the US could get to space successfully first.
  • Bay of Pigs

    Bay of Pigs

    The Bay of Pigs was a failed revolution to kick Fidel Castro out of power. It was secretly being assisted by the CIA and the Kennedy Administration.
  • Berlin wall goes up

    Berlin wall goes up

    In August of 1961, the eastern world such as the Soviet Union and other communist countries put up a wall dividing east and west berlin. This was to make sure the citizens on the eastern side didn't flee to the west.
  • US Officially Goes to War in Vietnam

    US Officially Goes to War in Vietnam

    The US helps South Vietnam fight to make the country a democracy while Russia helps north Vietnam fight to make the country a communist country.
  • Soviets Invade Afghanistan

    Soviets Invade Afghanistan

    The Soviet Union decided to invade Afghanistan and take control making it a communist country while they took over the country militarily and politically.
  • Berlin Wall Comes Down

    Berlin Wall Comes Down

    Due to political changes and citizens causing unrest, the East German government made a change allowing people to cross the border without punishment. This further weekend the East German government.