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Cold War
A decades long conflict between the U.S and Soviet Union -
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Vietnam War
Conflict between communist North Vietnam supported by China and the non-communist South Vietnam which was supported by the U.S -
Truman Doctrine
President Truman's policy to provide military and economic help to small countries who can't defend themselves from communist Nations -
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Containment
The U.S approach to preventing and containing the spread of communism to smaller countries -
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Korean War
The conflict between Communist North Korea versus Non-communist South Korea -
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Civil Rights Movement
A political movement and campaign to abolish racial segregation and discrimination and gain equal rights under law -
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Space Race
The battle between the Soviet Union and U.S to show off their technological advancements and be the fist nation to put a human in space. (Officially ended in 1975 when the U.S. and the Soviet Union linked up in orbit and shook hands) -
Bay of Pigs
A failed attempt to overthrow Fidel Castro by a group of exiled Cubans -
Cuban Missile Crisis
The moment where the U.S and Soviet Union was closest to Nuclear conflict -
Gulf of Tonkin Resolution
Congressional approval for President Johnson to use unlimited and indefinite military action against Vietnam -
Tet Offensive
A surprise attack by the Vietcong on South Vietnamese towns and cities