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Cold War 1947-1966
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The Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine was an american policy created in 1947 to provide military and economic aid to countries to fight the spread of communism. -
The CIA is founded
The Central Intelligence Agency, also known as the CIA, was created in 1947 as a means to coordinate and organize classified intelligence. -
The Marshall Plan is introduced
The Marshall Plan is proposed to congress. The Marshall Plan is a program that provides economic aid and reconstruction to Europe, following the events of WWII. -
The Marshall Plan is signed
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Berlin Blockade Begins
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NATO is established
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Soviets test Atomic Bomb
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Communists take over China
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The US detonates Hydrogen bomb
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The US and UK develop guided missiles
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Dwight Eisenhower is elected president
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Joseph Stalin Dies
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The US and Soviet Union agree to arms reduction
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Khruschev gives his secret speech
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Civil Rights Act is signed
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Sputnik 1 is launched
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USA launches Explorer 1
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Fidel Castro takes control of Cuba
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Bay of pigs invasion
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Construction of Berlin wall begins
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Cuban Missile Crisis
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Nuclear Test Ban treaty signed
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John F. Kennedy is assassinated
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Khruschev removed from power
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USA sends troops to Vietnam
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Luna 9 becomes first to land safely on moon