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World War II Ends
Japan surrenders after atomic bombings. -
Truman Doctrine Created
Truman vows to stop the spread of Communism. -
Soviets Blockade Berlin
A Soviet blockade forces supplies to be airdropped to West Berlin. -
NATO created
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is formed by capitalist countries. -
Korean War Begins
North Korea invades South Korea. -
Stalin Dies
Joseph Stalin dies from supposedly natural causes. -
Korean War Ends
The borders are redrawn again near the 38th parallel. -
Krushchev Becomes Dictator
He takes Stalin's position after Stalin dies. -
Warsaw Pact Created
Communist countries band together in the Warsaw Pact -
Cuban Missile Crisis
When Russia threatens to break our weapons blockade of Cuba, they enter a standoff.
