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Franklin Roosevelt dies
FDR died during his presidency due to a stroke. Vice President Harry S. Truman took over office after his death. -
End of World War II
Germany and Japan surrendered, leaving the allied powers to victory. -
Long telegram
George F. Kennan writes to the Secretary of State with a proposal of the Policy of Containment. -
The start of the Cold War
The Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States began after World War II. The Cold war war called "cold" because it was fought without active battle or weaponry against either side. -
Truman Doctrine
The US would provide aid to any nation that was threatened by the Soviet Union forces. Truman gave 400 million dollars to Greece and Turkey to help them defend themselves against communism. -
Germany Split
Germany splits into two independent nations. West Germany was allied with democratic powers and East Germany was allied with the Soviet Union. -
Russia tests atomic bomb
Russia successfully tested an atomic bomb which escalated the cold war. The Soviet Union now has the potential to use nuclear weaponry to wipe out entire nations. -
Loss of China
China became an ally of the Soviet Union's communist party. This was alarming because china is the most populous country in the world. -
Eisenhower is in office
Dwight Eisenhower was elected president of the United States after Truman.