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World War II Ends
The war ended when the Allies finally defeated the Axis Powers. Millions of people died, and many countries were left in ruins/ -
The Berlin Airlift
Stalin wanted revenge on Germany so he blocked train transportation to and from Berlin. That forced the U.S. and Britain to send supplies through planes instead. He eventually admitted defeat and lifted the blockade. -
NATO is Formed
The North Atlantic Treaty is created by the U.S., Canada, and many European countries to protect each other from Soviet attacks. -
Army McCarthy Hearings
This was a hearing about Joseph McCarthy's search for communists. The U.S. Army accused him of blackmail, and he accused the army of practicing communism. -
Britain Tests a Hydrogen Bomb
Britain tests its first hydrogen bomb over Christmas Island. This is in response to the Soviet Union appeals to them and the U.S. to stop nuclear testing. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
This was an invasion of Cuba by the CIA. It ended up failing. -
Berlin Wall is Created
The Berlin wall was a barrier between east and west Berlin. Everyone in the west was poor, starving, and controlled by the east. -
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty is Signed
The U.S., Soviet Union, and Britain agree to stop testing nuclear bombs. This is the end of the Arms Race. -
New Forum is Created
This anti-communist group is formed in East Germany. That brings the start of the fall of the Soviet Union. -
Berlin Wall is Destroyed
As the war in Europe settled down, Berlin's government announced that the barrier was being destroyed and the public was free to cross.
