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United Nations Formed
When WWII started to end, world peace was needed due to the nations being in shambles. So 50 representatives from various countries gathered together to preserve peace. -
Truman Doctrine
An American policy from President Harry S. Truman would state that the US would provide protection to countries in need intimidated by Soviet forces or Communist insurrection. -
“Hollywood Ten”
Ten Hollywood editors, writers, directors, etc were accused of being a part of the Communism Party and even having to go to court for it. They soon became blacklisted. -
Marshall Plan
President Truman signed the Marshall Plan to end the spread of Communism by also assisting recovery in Europe countries. -
NATO formed
Also known as The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, where many nations like the US, Canada, etc, provided peace and protection within each other away from the Soviet Union. -
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Korean War
A war between the two divided Koreas, North Korea, and South Korea. Initially started due to North Korea invading South Korea. The US then entered the war due to the fear of communism. The US & the Allies were successful. -
Bay of Pigs
The US attempted to overthrow Cuban Communist leader Fidel Castro by invading Cuba but failed miserably as they were caught. -
Berlin Wall Goes Up
The aim was to divide the western parts of the capital of Germany, which was under the control of the Allies after the war, from the eastern part of Berlin, which was occupied by the Soviet Union. -
U.S. official enters Vietnam War
The US entered the Vietnam War with the goal of stopping communism from spreading. Over 25,000 US Marines were sent in to fight. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
The fall of the Berlin Wall led to Germany's reunification and marked the end of the Cold War. It was caused by factors like citizens wanting to be with loved ones in the West, the declining economy in East Germany, and the changing political environment.