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World War II
The United States joined World War II against Germany. The United States played an important role with Britain. -
The Cold War
Through the policy of containment, the US tried to stop the spread of Soviet influence worldwide in several levels at once: military, political, ideological, economic. -
China Independent
China became fiercely in-dependent following the Sino-Soviet split, when China opposed Soviet moves toward peaceful coexistence with the United States. -
Growing Affiliation
China’s leaders developed a growing affiliation with the United States, starting with a dramatic visit to China by US president Richard Nixon in 1972. -
Fall of South Vietnam
The fall of South Vietnam appeared to signal U.S. weakness, especially combined with U.S. setbacks in the Middle East. -
Apple Computer Company
Apple Computer was founded through a contract signed by its three shareholders: Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and Ron Wayne. -
Apple II
The final Apple II model was presented to the public, becoming what is now known as a personal computer. -
Apparent Weakness
In this period of apparent U.S. weakness, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan. But the Soviet Union could not suppress rebel armies sup-plied by the opposing superpower. -
Apple III
The Apple III was released, technical failures and other problems with the machine resulted in recalls and damage to Apple's reputation. -
Apple Stock Market
Apple entered the stock market. At that time, a small number of Apple employees owned company shares. -
Super Powers
The United States and the Soviet Union became the two super-powers of the post–World War II era. -
Macintosh
Apple launched the Macintosh, the first personal computer to be sold without a programming language. -
Liberal Trading Regime
China developed close ties with both the United States and Russia and joined the world´s liberal trading regime -
Ipod
Apple released its first version of the iPod, a portable music player that allowed users to store "1000 songs in your pocket." -
World Affairs
New rifts opened in 2001 between the United States and both China and Europe— possibly signaling a realignment against U.S. predominance in world affairs. -
9/11
United States was attacked by terrorists on September 11, 2001. The attack destroyed the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon in Washington. -
The Iphone
Apple extended its reach into the consumer electronics market with the release of the iPhone, a smartphone that sold over 6 million units. -
Iphone 4
Apple released the iPhone 4, which introduced video calling, multitasking, and a new uninsulated stainless steel design that acted as the phone's antenna. -
Apple Park
Apps Park is the headquarters of Apple Inc located in Cupertino, California. It superseded the original headquarters at 1 Infinite Loop, which opened in 1993. -
Apple Net Worth
Apple Inc. has become the first company to cross the $1 trillion mark in market capitalization.
