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Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine established that the U.S. would contain and prevent the spread of Communism by financial and military aid. -
The Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan stated that the U.S. would provide financial aid for postwar Europe -
Berlin Airlift
It was the only way to access East Berlin from the West side of Berlin -
Formation of NATO
It was created by the U.S., Canada, and several Western European nations. In order to keep peace and to prevent the spread of Communism. -
The Start of The Korean War
Communist North Korea invaded South Korea because they were not Communist. China and the Soviet Union helped North Korea, while the U.S. aided South Korea. -
The End of The Korean War
An Armistice was signed ending the war and leaving North and South Korea still divided by the 38th Parallel. -
Formation of the Warsaw Pact
It was a pact between several Eastern European countries including the Soviet Union. -
Eisenhower Doctrine
The Doctrine said that the U.S. would aid countries in the Middle East with financial or military aid if threatened by Communism -
Sputnik launched into orbit
It was a Soviet satellite launched into space starting a space race between many nations. -
U-2 Incident
A plane was shot down by the Soviets while the plane was conducting a photographic aerial reconnaissance.