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Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin Meet
In February of 1945, the three leaders of the Cold War met to try and agree on some things. What they ended up agreeing on was,
The people freed from Nazi rule in Europe should be allowed to set up their own democratic and independent governments. · Germany should be divided into four zones at the end of the war. USA, USSR, GB and France would occupy one zone each. Berlin would also be divided into four sections for the Allies. Half the $20 billions that would be collected from -
Roosevelt Dies
The President of the United States passes away, leaving the command to Harry Truman who would further the progress of the Manhattan Project. -
Nazi Germany Surrender
Nazi Germany officially surenders leaving the door open for the Soviets to take power in Europe. -
Potsdam Conference
The big three leaders of the Cold War met to dicuss what was to be done with the newly conquered German nations. Also brought up at the meeting was a mention of some new weaponry that the United States now held. Although it was brought up, not much information was given. -
World War II Ends in Europe
On this day in history World War II officially ended in Europe signaling a hope for peace. -
Iron Curtain
Winston Churchill delivers his famous "Iron Curtain" speech in Fulton, Missouri. This speech addressed the growing sphere of influence that the Soviets had in Europe and labeled many large cities that were beginning to fall into the sphere of influence that the Soviets were spreading. -
Truman Doctrine
American foreign policy created to counter Soviet geopolitical hegemony during the Cold War. Pleged to stop the spread of communism. -
Berlin Airlift
The ban on Allied aircraft to bring supplies to three Allied areas near Berlin was lifted. The Soviets did not yet have to power of an atomic bomb so they did not dare to shoot the planes out of the air for fear that they would be the next target and end up like Japan. -
USSR Takes Control of China
In 1949 the USSR had an "ally" because of their takeover of China which at that time was under control by Mao Zedong. -
First Soviet Atomic Explosion
Due to information that had been gathered by Klaus Fuchs and David Greenglass; two Soviets who had infiltrated the US atomic HQ in Los Alamos, the Soviets were able to successfully test their first atomic bomb. -
Korean War begins
In June of 1950, North Korea invaded South Korea, because of this, the United States aided South Korea and the USSR aided North Korea. -
Iranian Government is overthrown
The Cold War ally of the United States, Iran decided to revolt with protests during August of 1953. These protests pushed the United States to overthrow the government. -
SEATO is Formed
The Southeast Asia Treaty Organization is formed in the aftermath of the United States takeover of the Guatemalan government. -
Warsaw Pact is formed
First Summit Meeting between President Dwight Eisenhower and Premier Nikita Khrushchev. -
Red Army crushes Hungarian Revolution
The Soviet occupied nation of Hungary started a revolt in late November of 1956. Even though spirits were high in hopes of a successful revolt, the Soviets crushed their spirtis by putting an end to their revolt. -
Soviets Launch First Man-Made Satellite
In October of 1957 the Soviets launch Sputnik, the first man made satellite. This was concerning to the United States as they now thought that the Russians were much more advanced with regards to technology than the US was. -
Castro Takes Control of Cuba
Castro takes control of Cuba and implements his communist government. -
U2 Shot Down Over Soviet Union
American Pilot's spy plane is shot down over the Soviet Union and the POTUS refused to apologize for the incident. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
The Bay of Pigs Invasion of Cuba seemed like a great plan but turned out to be a disaster. Many Cuban rebels were trained by the United States and then were used to try and take over their homeland from Fidel Castro. -
Cuban Missle Crisis
A tense 13 day political and military standoff between the officials of the United States and the Soviet Union. The standoff was due to the placement of Soviet missles that were being stored in Cuba; well within range of the United States. -
China Explodes First Atomic Bomb
In October of 1964 China officially entered the atomic world with its first successful explosion of a Chinese atomic bomb. -
United States Sends Combat Troops to South Korea
The United States officially committs to sending combat troops to South Korea and helping with the war effort against the North Korean and Soviets. -
Soviet Red Army crushes Czech Uprising
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President Nixon visits China
President Nixon visited China on this date to try to ease tensions and communicate a solution to the problems.
