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The Cold War

By Tiffany S. 17978

  • Viet Minh is formed

    Viet Minh is formed
    Communist National Independence Coalition formed at Pac Bo on May 19, 1941

  • Vietnam gains independence from France

    Vietnam gains independence from France
    On September 2nd 1945, Vietnam formally surrendered to the allies and Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence from France.

  • Alger Hiss Accused

    Alger Hiss Accused
    Alger Hiss is accused of being a Soviet Spy

  • Alger Hiss found guilty

    Alger Hiss found guilty
    Alger Hiss is found guilty on two counts of Perjury.

  • Sputnik Launched

    Sputnik Launched
    October 4, 1957: The Soviets launched Sputnik.
    The world’s first artificial satellite

  • The US launches first successful satellite

    The US launches first successful satellite
    January 31, 1958: The United States launched its first successful satellite

  • Bay of Pigs Landing

    Bay of Pigs Landing
    April 17, 1961: Cuban exiles supported by US military landed on the Bay of Pigs

  • Francis Gary Powers was shot down

    Francis Gary Powers was shot down
    Francis Gary Powers was shot down on May 1, 1960

  • Francis Gary Powers convicted

    Francis Gary Powers convicted
    August 17, 1960: Francis Gary Powers was convicted of espionage against the Soviet Union. Sentenced to ten years.

  • Construction on Berlin Wall Begins

    Construction on Berlin Wall Begins
    August 13, 1961: East German troops began construction on the Berlin Wall

  • Signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

    Signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty
    July 25, 1963: Signing of the Limited Nuclear Test Ban Treaty