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United Nations Formed
The United Nations was formed after World War II. 51 countries united together and set a goal to maintain war peace. -
Truman Doctrine
A policy that was established that stated that the United States of America would give aid to any country that was threatened by communism. -
Marshall Plan
A proposal that the United States of America provide economic assistance to restore the economic infrastructure of postwar Europe. -
NATO Formed
A group of 31 European and North American countries that exists to protect the people and territory of its members. -
"Hollywood Ten"
A group of 10 film industry members that refused to testify to an anti-communist committee hearing during the Second Red Scare era. -
Korean War
A war between North Korea (aided by Communist China) and South Korea (aided by The United States). Ended of July 27, 1953. -
Space Race/Sputnik
A Cold War competition between the United States of America and the Soviet Union to develop aerospace capabilities, such as artificial satellites, unmanned space probes, and human spaceflights. Officially ended on July 17, 1975. -
Bay of Pigs
A failed attack launched by the CIA during the Kennedy administration to push Cuban leader FIdel Castro from power. Ended on April 20, 1961. -
Berlin Wall Built
The Cold War’s division of East from West Germany and of eastern from western Europe. -
United States Officially Enters Vietnam War
With strong support from the American public and its citizens, The United States of America entered the Vietnam War Conflict and fought alongside South Vietnam. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The Soviet Union sent troops to invade Afghanistan and started the conflict of the Soviet-Afghan War, upholding the pretext of the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty. Ended on February 15, 1989. -
Berlin Wall Falls
The deconstruction of the Berlin Wall and the first step towards the German reunification. The formal opening of the border between Eastern and Western Berlin.