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Battle of Stalingrad
The battle of Stalingrad was the turning point in WW II (for the Allies).
The Soviet Union defended the city from Nazi invaders. -
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Potsdam Conference
The Potsdam Conference wwas a final war time meeting discussing Germany's future. Joseph Stalin, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill/Clement Attlee, and US President Harry Truman. -
Postdam Conference
The Potsdam Conference wwas a final war time meeting discussing Germany's future. Joseph Stalin, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill/Clement Attlee, and US President Harry Truman. -
Beginning of Cold War
The Cold War began - it was the begiinning of a war between the USA and the Soviet Union for power. -
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Berlin Blockade/Airlift
Stalin blocked Berlin''s access to food and supply. Air supply runs made by US and British forces. The counter block made Stalin give in. -
Sputnik 1
Sputnik 1 was the first artificial satellite to orbit the earth. The Soviet Union launched it on October the 4th and fully orbitted the earth in 98 minutes. -
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Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was made to separate and seal off East Germany/Berlin, and West Berlin. East Germany was communist, while Berlin was democratic. The wall was destroyed on August 13th, 1961. -
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Cuban Missle Crisis
The Cuban Missle Crisis was the climax of the Cold War. It was a standoff between John F. Kennedy and Khrushehev. -
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Vietnam War
The Vietnam War lasted a decade. During this War, John F. Kennedy was killed., along with the [resident of the RBN. The USA and CIA helped the aid. LBJ air raids. -
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Glastnot/Perestroika
Glasnot and Perrestroika were actions made to instow more rights and make a free market in the Soviet Union. -
Fall of Communism
The Fall of Communism/Soviet Union was caused by the 11 republics forcing the leader to resign, and create the CIS.
