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Potsdam Conference
This divided Germany and Austria into four zones. This also agreed that the German capital Berlin would be divided into four zones. -
Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech
Churchill deliver his speech to seal off eastern and central European allies from open contact with the West and other non-communist areas. -
NATO formed
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization formed with member states; Belgium, Canada, France, Iceland, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, UK, US. -
Korean War
The Korean War began when North Korea invaded South Korea. -
Berlin Wall
Berlin Wall built and borders sealed between East and West Germany. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was torn down. -
End of Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact which allied Communist countries was ended.