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United Nations Formed
A group of large nations including China, France, US, the Soviet Union, and other smaller nations form a group when meeting in California. -
Truman Doctrine
A pledge given by the US saying that they will support countries that are fighting the communist movement. -
Hollywood 10
A group of 10 movie producers in Hollywood that refused to answer questions involving their possible communist affiliations. -
Marshall Plan
A plan that would help rebuild the economy of Europe after World War 2. -
NATO Formed
The founding of a military alliance called the North Atlantic Treaty Organization when the Washington Treaty was signed. -
Korean War
A war between North and South Korea, taking place over the span of 3 years. -
Space Race/ Sputnik
A competition between the US and Russia to see who can achieve superior space travel first. -
Bay of Pigs
A failed military invasion by the US intended on overthrowing the communist government of Cuba. -
Berlin Wall Rises
During the night, the Soviet Union built a concrete wall separating East and West Germany. -
U.S. enters Vietnam War
The first group of US troop land ashore in Vietnam -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The Soviet Union enters Afghanistan to invade and overthrow their democratic government. -
Berlin Wall Falls
30 years after its construction, the Soviets and the US agree to take down the wall around west Berlin, freeing them from their restriction to leave Berlin.