cold war 1947-1966

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    cold war 1947-1966

  • Truman Doctorine

    The Truman Doctrine, announced by President Harry S. Truman in 1947, pledged the United States' support to nations resisting communism. It signaled a departure from isolationism and established a policy of containment to counter the spread of Soviet influence. The doctrine's core message was that the U.S. would assist nations fighting against communist aggression, both internal and external.

  • The Marshall Plan

    For the United States, the Marshall Plan provided markets for American goods, created reliable trading partners, and supported the development of stable democratic governments in Western Europe.

  • Rio Pact

    The Rio Pact, formally known as the Inter-American Treaty of Reciprocal Assistance, was a mutual defense treaty signed in 1947. It stipulated that an attack on any American state would be considered an attack on all, and each signatory would assist in repelling the attack. The treaty became effective in 1948.

  • Czechoslovakian Coup d'état

    The 1948 Czechoslovak coup d'état, also known as the February coup, was a period of political upheaval in Czechoslovakia where the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia (KSČ) seized power, effectively establishing a communist regime in the country. The coup occurred amidst growing political tensions and a communist threat, leading to the Communist Party gaining control of the government and the country's subsequent transformation into a communist state.

  • Brussel Treaty

    The Treaty of Brussels, officially the Treaty of Economic, Social and Cultural Collaboration and Collective Self-Defence, was a 1948 agreement signed by Belgium, France, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. It established a framework for military, economic, social, and cultural cooperation among member states, including a mutual defense clause.

  • Berlin Blockade

    On June 24, 1948, the Soviet Union initiated the Berlin Blockade, cutting off all land and water access to the Western-controlled sectors of Berlin. This was in response to the introduction of the new currency in West Berlin and the Marshall Plan. The Western Allies responded with the Berlin Airlift, flying in supplies to the city.