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Cold War 1947-1966
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Truman Doctrine
U.S. policy aimed at containing the spread of communism by providing economic and military aid to countries resisting Soviet influence, starting with Greece and Turkey. -
Marshall Plan Announcement
Marshall plan was announced to help other countries fight the diseases poverty and harsh situations they were facing -
Riot Pact
The United States and 19 Latin American countries signed the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance, known as the Rio Pact. This agreement established a mutual defense system, -
Communist Takeover in Czechoslovakia
A Soviet-backed coup brings Czechoslovakia under communist control, intensifying Cold War tensions in Europe. -
Truman's Loyalty Program Initiated
A program is established to investigate and remove suspected communists from government positions, reflecting domestic fears of subversion. -
Berlin Blockade
The Soviet Union blocks Allied access to West Berlin, prompting the Western powers to organize the Berlin Airlift to supply the city. -
NATO Ratified
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is formed, creating a military alliance between the U.S., Canada, and Western European nations to counter Soviet aggression. -
Soviet Test Bomb
The USSR successfully detonates its first atomic bomb, ending the U.S. monopoly on nuclear weapons and escalating the arms race. -
People's Republic of China Established
Mao Zedong proclaims the establishment of communist China, significantly shifting the balance of power in Asia.