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Iron Curtain Speech
Winston Churchill traveled with Truman by train to make a speech. This was one of his most famous post-war speeches. This speech let the people know that an "iron curtain has descended across the Continent". This was significant to the Cold War because many people considered it the beginnning of the war. -
The Suez Crisis
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Truman Doctrine
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Bay of Pigs
The United States tried, but did not succeed in the invastion of trying to overthrow overthrow the government of the Cuban dictator Fidel Castro. This lead Dwight D. Eisenhower to break off relations with Cuba. -
Building of the Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was built to close off access so that people could not enter from the West. This wall divided the good side of Berlin and the Nazi side. -
US Lands Man on Moon
Neil Armstrong was the first American to land on the moon. It showed the world that the US had the capabilites of successfully traveling in space. -
Bobby Fischer
Robert James Fischer was a grandmaster and World Chess Champion. He is the greatest chess player of all time. This showed the Soviet Union how intelligent and strategic men are in the US. -
Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty
The objective of this treaty was to prevent the spreading of nuclear weapons and weapons technology, to promote cooperation in the peacful uses of nuclear energy and to furrther the goal of achieving nuclear disarmament and general and complete disarmament. -
"Miracle on Ice"
During the 1980 winter olympics, the men's US hockey team defeated the Soviets. This was known as the Top Sports Moment in t he 20th centruy. -
Rocky IV
Rocky Balboa decided to fight Ivan Drago in Russia to avenge his friend and defend the honor of this country. By doing this, he knew he was going up againts a stronger and more powerful man who has not lost a fight.
After winning this fight, it gave the US a lot more power by letting the Soviets know that the US is full of strong and powerful men.
