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Chinese civil war
The government for the Republic of China, and the Communist party of China began in 1927, with all major battles by 1950. -
Berlin Blockade
The Soviet Union blocked the Allied railway and canal access to Western Germany and Berlin. -
Berlin Airlift
United States B52's drop supplies to the city of Berlin, which is cut off from the world by the USSR. -
Formation of NATO
Formed to detter Soviet expansion, forbid the revival for Militarist Nationalism, and to encourage European political integration. -
National Security Council Report
A top secret document issued by the US during Trumans time in office, shaped US foregin policy for the next 20 years. -
Korean War
A war between North and South Korea, with the South being aided by UN forces led by the US, and Communist China and Soviet Russia backing the Nirth. -
Firing of Douglas Macarther
In perhaps the most famous civilian-military confrontation in the history of the United States, President Harry S. Truman relieves General Douglas MacArthur of command of the U.S. forces in Korea. The firing of MacArthur set off a brief uproar among the American public, but Truman remained committed to keeping the conflict in Korea a “limited war.” -
Warsaw Pact
The Soviet Union and seven of its European satellites sign a treaty establishing the Warsaw Pact, a mutual defense organization that put the Soviets in command of the armed forces of the member states. -
Cuban Missle Crisis
A 13-day confrontation in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba.
