After the war - 1950's

Truman doctrine announced

1947

Announced by President Harry Truman in 1947, it was a policy of providing military and economic ($) aid to nations threatened by communist forces.

Rosenburgs Executed

Period: Jun 19, 1953 to 1953

Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were executed at Sing Sing Prison on June 19, 1953. They were convicted of conspiracy to commit espionage, specifically for passing US atomic secrets to the Soviet Union during World War II.

Montgomery boycotts begin

1955

Rosa parks, MLK, sit-ins, freedom riders