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G.I. Bill
The G. I. Bill was passed to support veterans returning from the World Wars. It provided bonuses, benefits, and housing. -
Japanese Surrender
Japan surrendered their position in WW2 when the States continuously pushed into Japanese islands and overwhelmed their forces. -
Democrat Republic of Vietnam
The Independent Democrat Republic of Vietnam was formed by Viet Minh nationalists after the Japanese surrender in WW2. It lasted until the 1970's. -
Hiroshima/Nagasaki
The States dropped atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This helped prompt the Japanese surrender in September. -
Roosevelt's Death
Roosevelt struggled with his health for a long time. While sitting for a portrait of himself, Roosevelt suddenly collapsed and passed away of a cerebral hemorrhage. -
Long Telegram
George Kennan sent a very long telegram in which he spoke of the Soviet Union and how it would never cooperate with the States. He promoted his strategy of containment. -
Taft-Hartley Act
This Act was passed to give union officials the authority to remove communists from the labor movement. -
Truman Loyalty Order
President Truman's Loyalty Order was issued to ensure there was no Soviet infiltration in the United States government. -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine made its debut when President Truman announced the $400 million which he would be sending to Greece and Turkey to help stanch the spread of communism. -
Smith-Mundt Act
This Act was issued to establist cultural exchanges with other nations, including the USSR, to spread American values, artists, and entertainers. -
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Marshall and Molotov Plans
Throughout 1948-1952, the States sent $13 billion to Western European countries struggling against the spread of communism. This was countered by the Soviet Molotov Plan, which was a "symbolic" pledge of aid to Eastern Europe. -
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Soviets in Berlin
In June 1948, Soviet forces created a blockade around West Berlin. The States sent a massive amount of supplies and aid to the city, which eventually caused the blockade to be lifted in May 1949 -
Soviet Atomic Bomb
The Soviets first successful atomic bomb was tested four years after Hiroshima and Nagasaki were bombed by the States. -
CCP Invades China
The Chinese Communist Party, backed by Soviet support, took over the mainland of China. -
Internal Security Act
Also known as the McCarran Act, this Act was passed to mandate any communist organizations registration with the government. -
NSC-68
The National Security Memorandum 68: United States Objectives and Programs for National Security This defense memo warned the nation of the USSR's dangerous communist movement. -
Credit Cards
Credit Cards were first issued publicly in 1950. -
Soviet Negotiation
A Soviet ambassador suggested a cease fire to anti-communist forces, which the US immediately accepted. Peace talks began their tedious journey. -
Election of 1952
General Dwight Eisenhower beat Illinois Governor Adlai Stevenson for the presidency. -
United States Nuke
The States' first successful thermonuclear weapon was tested a few years after the Soviets demonstrated their first atomic bomb test. -
Sarah Key's Offense
Sarah Keys, a woman of color, refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger. She was jailed, leading to the Sarah Keys v. Carolina Coach Company, a case that went in her favor, but she was still forced to pay a $25 fine for disorderly conduct. -
Joseph Stalin's Death
Stalin died of a major stroke.