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Hitler Commits Suicide
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The Cold War Began
Cold War The Cold War began as a sustained state of political and military tensions between the Western and Eastern Blocs. The war was "cold" because it didn't actually involve any fighting. -
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Nuremburg
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WWII Peace Treties
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WWII Peace treaties signed
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Marshall Plan Enacted
Marshall Plan This plan was in operation for four years. president Truman signed the Economic Recovery Act of 1948. -
NATO established
The NATO was formed as an alliance of nations against the Soviet Union during the Cold War. Today, they mostly focus on defending its terrority and the territory of its members. -
Korean War Beigns
Korean War This war was between South Korea and was supported by the United Nations and North Korea and was supported by China and the Soviet Union and it lasted 4 years. -
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Korean War
istory.com/topics/korean-war/videos The Korean War 5million soilders ansa civilans lost their lives in this horrid war. -
Cuban Revolution
[ Cuban Revolution](http://latinamericanhistory.about.com/od/historyofthecaribbean/p/08cubanrevo.htm)The revolution began when Castro led 120 men in an attack on the Moncada army barracks in Santiago de Cuba. This failed and many of the men were captured. Although managed to escape but was later captured too. -
Segregation Ruled Illegal in the US
Segregation Segregation became illegal in the U.S. due to the Brown vs. Board of Education case. This made the belief that "seperate but equal" was unjust. -
Warsaw Pact Signed
Pact The Warsaw pact was signed by the Soviet Union and seven of its European allies. It was a mutual defense organization that put the Soviets in command of the armed foces of the member states. -
Rosa Parks Boycott
Rosa Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery bus. She was arrested and fined $10, plus $4 in court fees. -
Soviet Satellite Sputnik Launches Space Age
Space The world's first artificial satellite was successfully launched into space. It was about the size of a beach ball and weighed only 183.9 lb. -
National Defense Education Act
Education This act provided funding to the U.S. education institutions at all levels. The act authorized funding for four years. -
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Castro Becomes Dictator of Cuba
Castro
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Peace Corps Established
[Peace Coprs](www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvZFOeV9RWw) This peace corps was established in 1961. They teach, work in health educations, advise small business, etc. -
Berlin Crisis
The Soviets blockaded the entrance to supply the West Germans of food and other goods. The USSR demanded the withdrawal of all allies military forces in East Germany. -
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Berlin Crisis
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Cuban Missile Crisis
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The March on Washington Street
Washington March This march was in Washingtion. It was for jobs and freedom. over 250,000 people were a part of this. -
Assassnation Of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy was assissinated as he rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallar, Texas by Lee Harvey Oswald. -
Malcom X Assassination
Malcom X Assassination On Febuary 21st, 1965 Malcom X was shot dead by an unknown man in the chest. He was 39. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Assassinatin of Mrtin Luther King Martin LUther king was shot dead at the Lorraine Motel April 4th, 1968 by James Earl Ray. -
Neil Armstrong Becomes First Man on the Moon
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk on the moon. He died in 2012 and his legacy still lives today.
