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Berlin Airlift
Western allies started a massive airlift to counter the Berlin blockade imposed by the Soviet regime -
Creation of NATO
It secured peace in Europe and guarded their freedom. -
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Korean War
Northern Korea invaded South Korea in a coordinated general attack at several strategic points. -
Creation of Warsaw Pact
A collective defense treaty established by the Soviet Union -
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Vietnam War
A long, costly, and decisive conflict that pitted the communist government of North Vietnam against South Vietnam. -
Sputnik
The soviet union launched the first artificial satellite. -
Construction of Berlin Wall
Constructed by the democratic republic to separate parts of Berlin -
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Cuban Missile Crisis
A dangerous confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. -
Moon landing
The first time mankind stepped onto the moon. -
Destruction of Berlin Wall
The wall separating West and East Berlin was destroyed and fell.