Cold War 1947-1966

Cold War 1947-1966

Period: Jan 1, 1947 to Dec 31, 1966

Cold War 1947-1966

Mar 12, 1947

Truman Doctrine announced: U.S. pledges to support countries resisting communism, starting with Greece and Turkey.

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Jun 5, 1947

Marshall Plan proposed: U.S. offers economic aid to rebuild Europe and prevent the spread of communism.

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Oct 1, 1947

Cominform (Communist Information Bureau) established by the USSR to coordinate Communist parties in Europe.

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Feb 1, 1948

Communist coup in Czechoslovakia: Consolidation of Soviet control in Eastern Europe.

Cold War 1947-1966

Jun 25, 1948

Start of the Berlin Blockade by the Soviet Union, attempting to cut off Allied access to West Berlin.

Cold War 1947-1966

Jun 26, 1948

Start of the Berlin Airlift by Western Allies to supply West Berlin.

Cold War 1947-1966

Apr 4, 1949

Formation of NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).

Cold War 1947-1966

Aug 29, 1949

USSR tests its first atomic bomb, ending U.S. nuclear monopoly.

Cold War 1947-1966

Oct 1, 1949

People’s Republic of China established under Mao Zedong.