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Hollywood 10
The Hollywood 10 was a group of ten filmmakers who were blacklisted and accused of having communist ties during the 1940s-1950s in Hollywood. They were called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee and faced severe consequences for their political beliefs. -
United Nations Formed
The United Nations is an International organization that promotes peace and cooperation among countries. -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine was a policy introduced by U.S. President Harry S. Truman in 1947. It aimed to provide economic and military support to countries threatened by communism, in order to contain the spread of communism during the Cold War. It was a significant step in shaping U.S. foreign policy during that time. -
Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan, officially known as the European Recovery Program - was a U.S. economic aid program designed to help rebuild war-torn Europe after World War ll. -
NATO Formed
NATO, which stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization - was established as a collective defense alliance between North American and European countries to promote peace and security. -
Koren War
The Korean war was a military conflict that occurred from 1950-1953 between North Korean, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, supported by the United states and other United Nations member countries. It resulted in an armistice that established the Korean Demilitarized Zone, but a formal peace treaty was never signed. -
Space Race/Sputnik
The space race was a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve milestones in space exploration. It started with the launch of the Sputnik 1, the first artificial satellite, by the Soviet Union in 1957. -
Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs was a failed attempt by the United States to overthrow the Cuban government led by Fidel Castro. The invasion was carried out by the cuban exiles trained and supported by the U.S. government. -
Berlin Wall Goes Up
The Berlin Wall was a barrier that divided Berlin into East and West from 1961 to 1989, built by the German Democratic Republic. It became a powerful symbol of the Cold Wars division of East and West Germany. -
U.S. officially enters Vietnam War
The United States entered the Vietnam War with the aim of preventing the spread of communism and supporting South Vietnam against the communist forces of North Vietnam. The U.S. believed that by intervening, they could protect their strategic interests and contain the influence of communism in the region. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan for many reasons. They aimed to support the Afghan communist government, maintain influence in the region, and prevent the spread of anti-communist movements. The invasion was also driven by geopolitical interests and the desire to secure strategic resources. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
The Berlin Wall came down as a result of several factors, including peaceful protests, political changes, and the desire for freedom and reunification among the people of Germany. It was a turning point that symbolized the end of the Cold War and the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.