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United Nations Formed
The United Nations is an organization formed to maintain international peace, and security, and cooperate on problems. The United Nations consists of 193 UN Member States. -
Hollywood 10
Many screenwriters, directors, and producers were questioned about their potential communist affiliation. They received prison sentences for not cooperating. After jail, they were blacklisted from Hollywood. -
Truman Doctrine
Harry S Truman presented his message to Congress asking for money and military assistance. -
Marshall Plan
A signed act of economic aid for the reconstruction of Europe. Also known as the Economic Recovery Act of 1948. -
NATO Formed
NATO is the alliance between the USA, Canada, and other European countries. NATO was formed to provide security against the Soviet Union. -
Korean War
The war was between South Korea and North Korea. Tensions were high and simmering before. North Korea invaded South Korea along the 38th parallel. The war ended after the armistice on July 27th, 1953. -
Space Race
The space race was a competition between the US and USSR (Soviet Union) over control of space. -
Bays of Pigs
The Bays of Pigs invasion was an attack against the Cuban leader Fidel Castro to push him out of power. The attack was led by the CIA. The attack failed in the end. -
Berlin Wall Goes Up
SED sealed the borders around West Berlin to stabilize their power. -
U.S. Official Enters Vietnam War
In March 1965 Johnson decided to send US soldiers into Vietnam for battle. A main factor that led him to make this decision was his fear of communism spreading. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to continue its regime to establish communism. The Soviet Union was in support of the Afgan communist party. They supported the communist party instead of the anti-communist Muslim Guerrillas. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
The Berlin Wall came down due to pressure from civil unrest and political changes.