Coldwar

Cold War Timeline

By PerGRod1080
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    Berlin Blockade/Airlift

    Americans foiled Soviet plan to take West Berlin hostage.
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    NATO/Warsaw Pact/SEATO

    Military alliance created to defend Southeast Asia against communist aggression and subversion.
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    Korean War

    It was the first time that the United States and the Soviet Union had waged a proxy war in a third country.
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    Suez Crisis

    Threatened regional stability and challenged America's relationship with two major Cold War allies.
  • Sputnik

    Sputnik

    Intensified the arms race and raised the tensions of the Cold War.
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    Cuban Missile Crisis

    The hottest point of the Cold War.
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    Perestroika/Glastnost

    Increased openness and transparency in government institutions and activities.
  • Fall of the Berlin wall

    Fall of the Berlin wall

    The GDR was free to cross the country's borders.
  • Collapse of the Soviet Union

    Collapse of the Soviet Union

    Loosened the Soviet yoke on the countries of Eastern Europe.
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    Vietnam War

    The United States and the Soviet Union fought for world domination.