Significant Events of the Cold War

U.S Invasion of Luzon

Feb 5, 1945

General MacArthur was able to liberate Manila.

U.S. Marines Fulfill Conquest of Iwo Jima

Mar 17, 1945

After completing the conquest of iwon Jima and Okinawa, the U.S. had taken control over Japan's Air Force

Harry S Truman Sworn in as President

Apr 12, 1945

President Roosevelt died, which concluded in Truman's presidency.

Adolf Hitler Dies

May 1, 1945

Hitler's death resulted in the closing of the Holocaust.

Truman Orders Atomic Bomb

Jul 24, 1945

Truman ordered an atomic bomb for the targeted place of Hiroshima, Kokura, Niigata, and Nagasaki.

Atomic Bomb Dropped in Hiroshima

Aug 6, 1945

This was the first atomic bomb used in war.

Japan Surrenders

Aug 15, 1945

Japan surrendered in 1945. Japanese delegates signed documents with General Douglas MacArthur.

Soviet Union Tests Atomic Bomb

Aug 29, 1949

Truman released information that the Soviets had tested the atomic bomb, which angered the Soviets. They did this in secrecy.

Peace Treaty

Sep 8, 1951

United States and Japan sign a peace treaty for the Korean War. This treaty is known as the "Treaty of Reconciliation."

Warsaw Pact

May 14, 1955

The Warsaw Pact was created for U.S. Immigration of German troops into NATO.

Sputnik

Oct 5, 1957

Sputnik became the first artificial earth satellite, from the Soviet Union.

Vietnamese Air War

Feb 22, 1967

President Johnson took more action in North Vietnam, by authorizing "Rolling Thunder Attacks."

Assassination of Kennedy

Jun 5, 1968

President Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated by a Palastanian Extremist. Hubert Humphrey was likely to be elected.

Secret Bombing

Mar 18, 1969

President Nixon ordered a bombing on Cambodia in the Vietnam War.

Vietnam War Memorial

Nov 13, 1982

The Vietnam War Memorial was dedicated in Washington. This was to show the veterns of Vietnam War the respect and honor they deserved

Cold War Ends

Dec 26, 1991

The dissolution of the Soviet Union.