Vietnam war and Cold War

President Truman issues the Truman Doctrine

Mar 12, 1947

The Cold War

Period: Mar 12, 1947 to Dec 29, 1991

Berlin Blockade

Period: Jun 24, 1948 to May 12, 1949

The Korean War

Period: Jun 25, 1950 to Jul 27, 1953

Battle of Dien Bien Phu

May 7, 1954

Creation of the Geneva Accords and 17th Parallel.

Jul 21, 1954

U.S. Involvement in Vietnam.

Period: Nov 1, 1955 to Mar 29, 1973

The U-2 Incident

May 6, 1960

Kennedy's Assassination

Nov 22, 1963

My Lai Massacre

Mar 16, 1968

Moon Landing

Jul 16, 1969

Kent Protest + Shooting

May 4, 1970