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Cold War Begins
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Berlin Blockade / Airlift
- U.S.S.R. attempts to cut west Berln from the allies.
- First example of the U.S. using the Truman doctrine to help fight communism.
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Korean War
- It was a war betwwen north and south Korea and the U.S. joined to try and help contain communism.
- It made sure communism didn't spread.
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Vietnam War
- The U.S. joined to contest communist forces.
- Known as the only war America lost
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Sputnik
- Russian Sattelite that but them ahead in the space race
- Made the U.S.and Russia continue to race for many years.
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Bay of Pigs
Cuban exiles began an invasion on the southern shore of the island. The exiles surrendered after less than a day of fighting. -
Creation of the Berlin Wall
After sealing off free passage the Germans begin building the Berlin Wall to permanently close off access. For the next 28 years, the Berlin Wall stood as the biggest symbol of the Cold War. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Leaders of the U.S. and the Soviet Union had a 13 day political and military standoff over the installation of nuclear missiles in Cuba. The U.S. agreed with the Soviets offer to remove the Cuban missiles in exchange for the U.S. promising not to invade Cuba. -
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
Soviets had a massive military airlift that proclaimed a "holy war" that helped them gain the islams. !5,000 soldiers were killed. -
Gorbachev's Reforms (Perestroika / Glasnost)
Ended Cold war
Program caught the attention of the sommunist governments through eastern Europe. -
Fall of the Berlin Wall
East Germans announce anyone can cross the boarders anytime you want. THe wall was one of the most powerful symbols of the war. It seperated families and people from jobs and opportunities in the West.
