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Yalta Confrence
The Yalta Conference took place in Russia. Discussed to conditions on which to enter WW1. -
Potsdam Confrence
They met in Potsdam, Germany. They negotiated terms to end world war 2. -
Creation of The United Nations
Maintain goal was to maintain international peace. The league of nations followed WW1. -
Second Red Scare
Happened immediately after world war 2. Joseph R. McCarthy triggered it. -
Truman Doctrine
The U.S. provided military assistance to all democratic nations. Announced to congress by President Harry S. -
Creation of NATO
NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The first peace treaty with the United States. -
Korean War
retreating up and down the Korean peninsula. The war ended in a stalemate. -
Cuban Resolution
The rebels ousted Batista replacing his own government. The Cuban resolution is known for its equality. -
Space Race
A contest between two rival world powers. The soviet Union started the space race. -
Suez Crisis
The Egyptian government seized control over the Suez canal. The British and French government owned company that managed it. -
Vietnam War
A conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The longest war in American History. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
The US directed the invasion. The invaders were outnumbered by Castro troops. -
Berlin Crisis of 61
Conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. The crisis divided the German city of Berlin. -
Fall of The Berlin Wall
The fall of the berlin wall was the first step towards German reunification. East and West Berlin joined in celebration. -
Fall of the Soviet Union
Military tried to overthrow and stop the failing reforms. The coup sealed the fate of the soviet union.