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Berlin Blockade/Airlift
Americans foiled Soviet plan to take West Berlin hostage. -
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NATO/Warsaw Pact/SEATO
Military alliance created to defend Southeast Asia against communist aggression and subversion. -
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Korean War
It was the first time that the United States and the Soviet Union had waged a proxy war in a third country. -
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Suez Crisis
Threatened regional stability and challenged America's relationship with two major Cold War allies. -
Sputnik
Intensified the arms race and raised the tensions of the Cold War. -
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Cuban Missile Crisis
The hottest point of the Cold War. -
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Perestroika/Glastnost
Increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities. -
Fall of the Berlin wall
The GDR was free to cross the country's borders. -
Collapse of the Soviet Union
Loosened the Soviet yoke on the countries of Eastern Europe. -
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Vietnam War
The United States and the Soviet Union fought for world domination.
