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United Nations Formed
After WWII, countries came together to create the United Nations. It is meant to help keep peace and solve problems without war. -
Truman Doctrine
The U.S. promised to help countries stop communism. This became the main U.S. goal during the Cold War. -
Marshall Plan
The U.S. gave money to help rebuild Europe after WWII. The idea was that strong countries would not turn to communism. -
“Hollywood Ten”
Ten movie writers and directors were sent to jail for refusing to say if they were communists. -
NATO Formed
The U.S. and Western countries formed NATO, promising to protect each other. It was made to stop Soviet threats. -
Korean War
North Korea attacked South Korea. The U.S. and other countries helped the South. Korea stayed split. -
Space Race / Sputnik
The Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first satellite. -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
The U.S. helped Cuban exiles try to remove Fidel Castro from power. -
Berlin Wall Goes Up
East Germany built a wall to stop people from escaping to the West. -
U.S. Enters Vietnam War
The U.S. sent soldiers to Vietnam to stop communism. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The Soviet Union sent its army into Afghanistan to support a communist government. The U.S. helped the people fighting against them. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
The people of East Germany were finally allowed to cross into West Berlin