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United Nations Formed
The United Nations was formed as an international organization to promote peace, justice, and global cooperation with the UN Charter outlining its purpose and structure. -
Truman Doctrine
President Harry S. Truman pledged the support of the US to nations resisting communism like Greece and Turkey. It was a key policy of containment during the Cold War, aiming to prevent the spread of Soviet influence -
“Hollywood Ten”
In the 40's and 50's, ten screenwriters, directors, and producers were blacklisted for refusing to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee during communist witch hunts. -
Marshall Plan
The Marshall Plan was a program enacted by the US to provide aid to Western Europe. It was a four-year plan, that was trying to rebuild European cities, industries, and infrastructure that were heavily damaged during World War II. -
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NATO was the signing of the North Atlantic Treaty in Washington DC. It is a security alliance of 30 countries such as North America and Europe, founded on the moral of an attack on one member is considered an attack on all. -
Korean War
The Korean War started when Northern Korea's Army invaded South Korea along the 38th parallel, the line dividing communist North Korea from the non-communist Republic. The war ended with Korea still divided to this day. -
Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs invasion, a Cuban operation, was supported by the U.S and was made to overthrow Fidel Castro. It was quickly defeated by Castro's forces. -
Berlin Wall Goes Up
The giant wall, given the name the Berlin Wall, was built to prevent East Germans from leaving to the West. It ultimately created the division between East and West Germany in the Cold War. -
U.S. official enters Vietnam War
President Eisenhower's deployment of Military Assistance Advisory Group in 1955, escalating US involvement from advising to training the South Vietnamese army. This marked the beginning of US involvement in the war, as recognized by the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. -
Soviets invade Afghanistan
When The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, they launched military troops in Afghanistan to prop up a communist regime that was facing increasing opposition from Afghan mujahideen. This marked the beginning of the Soviet Afghan War. -
Space Race/Sputnik
The Soviet Union successfully launched Sputnik-1, the world's first artificial satellite. This started the Space Race, even though it was only about the size of a beach ball. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
The Berlin Wall came down when the East German government announced that the borders would open at midnight. The wall being taken down marked a very heavy moment in the Cold War, ultimately starting the end of the division between East and West Germany.