Cold War 1945 - 1950 By AmandaPietsch Feb 4, 1945 The Cold War Begins Period: Feb 4, 1945 to Jun 30, 1950 Cold War Aug 6, 1945 United States first used the Atomic Bomb Aug 14, 1945 Japanese surrendered: End Of World War ll Mar 5, 1946 Winston Churchill delivers "Iron Curtain" Speech Mar 12, 1947 Truman declares active role in Greek Civil War Jun 5, 1947 Marshall Plan is announced Jun 24, 1948 Berlin Blockade begins May 12, 1949 Berlin Blockade ends Sep 29, 1949 Soviets explode first atomic bomb Jun 25, 1950 Korean War begins
