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The vast majority of the world's countries, including all the great powers, eventually formed two opposing military alliances.
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United Nations is established.
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Signed into law by President Truman.
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the start of a long Vietnam War
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conflict between communist and non-communist forces in Korean Peninsula.
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limiting president to 2 terms
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Dwight Eisenhower is elected 34th President