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Cold War
The Cold War was a long lasting war between the Soviet Union and the United States to prevent the spread of communism and these strong military used the threats of nuclear weapons to get what they wanted. -
The Berlin Blockade
This was one of the first major, international conflicts of the Cold War. The Transportation of airplanes, trains and the access of the canal were ways the U.S gave supplies in Berlin. -
NATO Treaty Signed
The NATO Treaty was an agreement between the U.S, Canada, and other countries to go against the Soviet Union. -
Stalin Lifts the Blockade
After holding the blockade for almost a year, Stalin finally allows goods to go to Berlin. -
Soviets Detonate First Atomic Bomb
This was a very serious issue due to the fact of potential nuclear warfare between the Soviet Union and the U.S. -
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The Korean War
The Korean War was between North and South Korea after North Korea invaded and tried to spread communism with the help of China and the Soviet Union. The war has concluded to a stalemate -
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Vietnam War
The Vietnam War occurred due the belief that Communism was taking over all of Southeast Asia and comes to an end from the signing of the Paris Peace Accords by president Nixon. -
The Construction of the Berlin Wall Begins
The Soviet Union wanted a visible barrier dividing East and West Berlin -
Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day confrontation of nuclear war between the United States and Soviet Union. -
Berlin Wall Falls
The Berlin Wall falls after almost 50 years and symbolizes the end of the Cold War.
