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House of Un-American Activities Comittee (HUAC)
In 1938, the House of Un-American Activities Comittee was formed. it supported the spread of Communism. -
Truman Sends aid Against North Korea and Russia
Truman sends naval and air support against North Korean and Russian Forces. -
Containment Strategy
The term "Containment Strategy" was first used by George F. Kennan in 1947. It refers to a middle ground position, most prominantely the formulation of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization). -
The Red Scare
Those that supported Communism wanted to make sure that Americans knew that Communism was growing even in America. HUAC made those that believed in Communism state it, no matter the consequences. People in support of such beliefs were fired from jobs and sometimes prosecuted. By October 20, 1947, this pattern had spread to Hollywood and many writers and directors were terminated from their positions. -
First Lightening
Russia tests first Atomic Bomb. nicknamed "First Lightening." -
Truman sends forces againt North Korea and Russia
After Russia sends support to Korea in early June, Truman orders aid be sent to South Korea. -
U.S. sends aid to South Korea
Truman sends naval and air support against North Korean forces. -
U.S. sends Aid to South Korea
Truman sends naval and air support against North Korea -
Mike
America tested its first Hydrogen Bomb, nicknamed "Mike." It devoured the entire island it was tested on and left a crater over a mile wide. -
Sputnik
Russia launches the first satellite into Space. -
Explorer 1
The U.S launches its first satellite named Explorer 1, and so begins what many refer to as the "Space Race." -
NASA
NASA officially opens. -
John F. Kennedy Elected President
Kennedy elected as President of the United States. -
First Man in Space
Russia launches the first man into Space, Yuri Gagarin. -
First American into Space
Alan Shepard became the first American to travel into Space. -
Nixon Elected
Nixon is elected as President of the United States -
Walk on the Moon
Neil Armstrong (American) became the first man to walk on the Moon. -
SALT I
Nixon and Leonid Brezhnev sign the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty. This agreement meant that both sides (American and Russia) promised not to create anymore nuclear weapons. -
End of Cold War
After the Cuban Missile Crisis in the early 1960s and the crumbling of the Soviet Union, the Cold war ended.
