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The Eisenhower Doctrine
This Doctrine ensured that the United States would provide aid to any Middle Eastern country fighting against communism. -
The Launch of Sputnik
The Soviet Union launched a satellite called "Sputnik" into orbit in 1957. This marked the beginning of the "Space Age". The satellite deteriorated not long after it's launch into orbit. -
The U-2 Incident
An American spy plane, the U-2, was shot down while on Soviet territory. Soviet officials captured and imprisoned the plane's pilot after it was revealed that American had been sending spy planes to Soviet territory for many years. -
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
An unsuccessful invasion attempt by American to overthrow Fidel Castro. American troops were largely outnumbered, and were forced to surrender after not even 24 hours had passed. -
The Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall served as a divider between communist East Germany and anti-communist west Germany. The wall's purpose was to seclude all people imprisoned in East Germany. -
The Cuban Missile Crisis
Soviet nuclear missiles were found in Cuba by the American government. A 13 day standoff ensued that eventually led to the mutual deactivation of all nuclear missiles in Cuba and Turkey.
