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Berlin Airlift
A propasal for establishing new currency in West Berlin was announced. Thus, leading to economic chaos. -
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Cold War Events
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Korean War
North Korea had invaded South Korea and pushed for a communist country. The US stepped in just as the Soviet Union did. -
Vietnam War
Due to the lack of France's ability to control Vietnam, so Vietnam tried to form a communist country. The Allies were asked to help, which led to Axis powers contributing against the allies. -
Sputnik Crisis
This was the American reaction to the successful launch of Sputnik by the Soviet union. The Soviet Union launched the first Earth sattelite into space. -
U2 Incident
The Soviet Uniuon directly shot at a US jet, and then kept the pilot prisoner. This led to postponement of the conference between France, the UK, Europe, and the US. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
A U2 spy plane had discovered nuclear missiles located in Cuba. This led to high tensions throughout the nation since this could have been the greatest damage a war has ever done if the nuclear weapons were used. -
The Non-Proliferation Treaty
This was the international treaty that dealt with nuclear weapons. -
Soviet Afghan War
The war was fought between Soviet led afghan sources and multi national rebels. It was another war fighting between Communism and Democracy. -
Perestoika and Glasnost
This swept throughout Europe. It ended the Revolutionary War. -
Berlin Wall Falls
The falling of the Berlin Wall was an amaqzing event for Germany. It symbolized a end of communism and the cold war.
