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The Yalta Conference
Begins the Cold War. Ends on Feb 11th. -
Iron Curtian Speech
Winston Churchill gives a speech on communism and its "Iron Curtian" and how it should be contained. -
U. S. starts containment policies
The Trewen Doctrine, NATO, Marshal Plan, and Berlin Airlift. -
U. S. discontinues aid to China
The 2 bill dollars of aid sent in the forties wasn't helping due to poor military planning andcurruption. -
Revolution In China
Mao Zedong takes control of China. He ws the head of the Communist Forces. -
Soviets Test Atomic Bomb
Scare for the USA and other countries -
People's Rupublic of China is formed
The Mationalists fled to Taiwan. -
Korean War starts
Communist North Korea and Democratic South Korea are divided by the 38th parallel. -
North Korea invades South Korea
The well armed North Koreans easily push back the South Koreans. -
U. S. troops enforce United Nation Demand
Truman sends troops to help South Korea -
Inchon Landing of UN forces
South Korea is able to gain an advantage and pushes back toward northern lines. -
China Enters the War
Communists cross Yalu River into Korea -
MacArthur Fired For Insubordination
Truman wanted a limited war, but MacArthur wanted a total war. -
Fighting Goes Back and Forth
1951-1953: Troops push back and forth over the 38th parallel. -
Eisenhower is Elected President
Hinted at use of nuclear weapons and the Chinese backed down. -
Armistice Signed
South and North Korea agreed to a cease fire, but no formal peace treaty was actually signed.
