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The Cold War: Major Turning Points

  • Bay of Pigs (1961)

    Bay of Pigs (1961)
    The Bay of Pigs was a failed attack by the United States on Cuba. On January 1, 1959 a man by the name of Fidel Castro drove his guerilla army into Havana and overthrew the American-backed president, Fulgenco Batista. This enraged the United States and caused them to get involved heavily. The CIA was planning an attack on Cuba to attempt to push Fidel Castro out of power. On April 19,1961, the United States launched what was supposed to be a definite strike on Cuba. It was a full attack with 1,4
  • Korean War (1950-53)

  • Vietnam War (1954-75)