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Berlin Airlift
When the U.S. flew supplies over the berlin wall to eastern berlin which ended the blockade. -
Creation of NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization. A chain of alliances that consisted of the U.S, Canada, and several western european countries. -
Creation of Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact was a treaty between most of eastern europe and the USSR -
Sputnik
The first artificial earth satellite. Sputnik was launched by the USSR -
Construction of Berlin Wall
A wall that completely encircled western berlin. It was put up overnight. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
A conflict when both the U.S. and the USSR deployed missiles causing a political and military standoff. -
Moon Landing
When the U.S. successfully put two men on the moon. -
Destruction of the Berlin Wall
When due to political unrest eastern germany could visit western germany. A leading role in ending the cold war.
