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NATO formed
some countries in Europe and North America joined together to protect each other from possible attacks. They called this group NATO, and it was meant to stop the Soviet Union from spreading its power -
Marshall Plan
After World War II, the United States helped rebuild Europe by giving money and resources to countries that were struggling. It helped Europe recover faster -
United Nations formed
This organization was formed to prevent world conflict and protect the peace after world wars happening. It aimed to foster global coordination and maintain peace through diplomacy. -
Hollywood 10
It was a group of film producers who did not testify against communist party. 10 people were punished for not snitching on others in communist party. -
Truman Doctrine
In 1947 President Truman pledged to support nations resisting communist influence. Marking significiant shift in US foreign policy. -
Korean War
There was a war in Korea between the communist North and the democratic South. Many countries, including the United States, got involved, but in the end, Korea stayed divided. -
Space race: sputnik
The Soviet Union sent the first satellite, called Sputnik, into space. This made the United States want to do the same, starting a competition between the two countries to see who could explore space better. -
Bay of Pigs
Group of Cubans, supported by the United States, tried to overthrow their country’s leader, Fidel Castro. But they failed, and it made the United States look bad. -
Berlin wall goes up
Big wall was built in Germany to separate the eastern part, which was controlled by the Soviet Union, from the western part, which was free. It showed how divided the world was during the Cold War. -
U.S. official enters Vietnam War
The United States sent soldiers to fight in Vietnam to stop communism from spreading. This became a long and difficult war for the United States. -
Soviets invade Afghhanistan
Soviet Union sent its soldiers to fight in Afghanistan. This made other countries worried about Soviet power and led to a long and difficult war -
Berlin wall comes down
People tore down the Berlin Wall, reuniting families and showing that the Cold War was ending. It was a big moment for freedom and peace