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United Nations Formed
The forming of an international organization promoting international cooperation, maintaining peace and security after world war 2. -
Truman Doctrine
president Harry S. Truman established that the United States would provide political, military, and economical assistance to all democratic nations under threat. -
"Hollywood Ten"
A group of 10 filmmakers who refused to cooperate with the house Un-American activities committee during its investigation into communist influence in Hollywood. -
Marshall Plan
US foreign aid initiative to rebuild western Europe after the effects of World war 2. -
NATO Formed
The formation of a security alliance of 30 countries from North America and Europe. NATO's goal is to protect the allies' freedom and security. -
Korean War
When North Korean forces (backed by the Soviet Union) invaded South Korea. -
Space Race/ Sputnik
A competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve technological and scientific supremacy in space exploration. Sputnik was the first launch of the first ever artificial satellite by the soviet union. -
Bay of Pigs
A failed military invasion into Cuba by CIA-trained forces. The goal of this was to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government. -
Berlin Wall Goes Up
Built by the east german government to separate west and east Germany -
US Officials enter Vietnam War
Decision made by Lyndon B. Johnson to officially enter the Vietnam war and deploy troops in march of 1965. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The soviets sought to intervene the afghan civil war to support the pro-communist government. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
Driven by growing discontent and political changes, Eastern Germany governments unexpectedly opened its borders, leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall.