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United Nations formed
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945 after the Second World War by 51 countries committed to maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress, better living standards and human rights. -
Truman doctrine
The United States would provide political, military and economic assistance to all democratic nations under threat from external or internal authoritarian forces. -
Hollywood 10
Hollywood 10 was a group of 10 film industry members that refused to testify to an anti-communist committee hearing during the second Red scare era. -
Marshall Plan
the Marshall Plan was intended to rebuild the economies and spirits of western Europe, primarily. Marshall was convinced the key to restoration of political stability lay in the revitalization of national economies. -
Nato formed
NATO was formed to secure peace in Europe, to promote cooperation among its members and to guard their freedom -
The Korean war
North Korea aimed to militarily conquer South Korea and therefore unify Korea under the communist North Korean regime