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Establised by the Soviet Union, enabling them to take political and military control over countries in Eastern Europe
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A meeting held between FDR, Churchill, and Stalin to discuss how to reorganize Europe after WWII.
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After Stalin blackaded West Berlin, the U.S. and Britain airlifted food and supplies int the city
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The North Atlantic Treat Organization formed in an attempt to halt communist expansion.
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Formed between the Soviet Union and their communist allies. In retaliation for the formation of NATO.
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The Suez Canal was nationalized earlier in the year. The Crisis damage relationships between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
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Both the Soviet Union and the U.S. competing in a nuclear arms race when Sputnik is launched. Begins the Space Race. The worlds first artificial satellite.to be sent into orbit.
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An American spy plane was shot down over the Soviet Union/ Eisenhower amitted to spy missions carried out by the CIA.
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An invasion of Cuba carried out by JFK, after the American supported dictator, Batista, was overthrown by Fidel Castro.
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A near nuclear confrontation between the U.S. and the Soviet Union. Nuclear missiles placed in Cuba, with American missiles in Turkey.
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Signed by the U.S., Britain, and the Soviet Union. Prohibited the testing of Nuclear weapons in space, underwater, or the atmosphere. Important step in controling nuclear weapons.
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The sudden death of a very popular president. Led to many conspirac y theories.
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The Apollo 11 space mission was a success, leading to the first lunar landing attempt. The U.S. effectively wins the Space Race.
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Evidence that the Cold War was coming to an end. Germany begins steps towards reunification.
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Eastern countries and satelites revolting and declaring independence due to bad economy, and the governments hands off approach.
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Effecively ended the conflict of the Cold War.
