1946-1959 By MarissaShider Jan 5, 1946 US will not recognize communism Mar 10, 1946 ruman demands Russia withdraw from Iran Period: Mar 21, 1946 to Mar 21, 1959 Cold War Mar 12, 1947 Truman announces the Truman Doctrine Feb 25, 1948 Communists overthrow the government of Eduard Beneš Apr 4, 1949 The NATO treaty is signed. Oct 1, 1949 Mao Zedong assumes power. Jan 21, 1950 United States will build the hydrogen bomb. Jun 21, 1950 North Korea invades South Korea Mar 21, 1953 Dwight Eisenhower inaugurated President. Mar 21, 1954 Joseph McCarthy discredited
