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End of World War II
The end of WWII occured when Japan finally surrendured after the Atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. -
Stalin holds speech
In 1946, Joseph Stalin holds a speech for Russia, and in it he claims that comminism and capitalism were completely incompatible. To thrive, the country had to choose a side. -
Truman demands Russia leave Iran
Russia has taken over Iran, President Truman is not very happy about this, so he demands that they leave. -
America's Test Baker
America finally decided to show what strength it had by showcasing an underwater explosion. It is justly named "America's Test Baker.". It was a demonstration of the weaponry they had at the time. -
Truman Docterine
It was at this moment that Harry Truman decided to take an active role in the war. -
Marshall Plan
The country comes up with a plan to help fight malnutrition and poverty in less fortunate countries. -
Czechoslovakia
Communist rush in and take over Czechoslovakia. -
Loyalty Program
Harry Truman wanted to catch spies that were a part of the Cold War. He created a program so that employees could be trusted in the time of tension. -
Blockade
The Berlin Blockade begins, it will last eleven months. -
First Test
Russia tested it's first atomic bomb. -
Loyalty Test
The United States begin hunting for people who may or may not be a communist. It is known as the "Communist witch hunt", they even decided to test people for loyalty. -
Atomic Bomb Testing
There was an arms race. The U.S decided to set off 11 bombs at a Nevada test site. -
USSR
The USSR decided to send tanks into Poland, and Poznan. -
USSR Sends More Tanks
Russia decides to send tanks into Afghanistan. -
Orbit
Sputnik was launched into Orbit. Along witht the Cold War, there was also a space race going on at the time. -
Removal demands
Kruschev demands that troops be removed from Berlin, his demands are ignored. -
John F. Kennedy
A new President was elected, JFK was willed the Cold War, as the US was in a very tense situation. -
Bay of Pigs
The Cuban Missile Crisis occured, and everyone in the United States was on Red Alert for quite a while. -
Borders are Closing
At this time the borders of Berlin Closed, and soon after the construction of the wall started. -
Sending Military to Fight Communism
The United States decides to send Marines to the Dominican Republic to help fight against Communism. -
Dispatching Troops
The United States decides to dispatch 200,000 troops to Vietnam. -
The Berlin Wall Comes Down
The Berlin Wall is destroyed. People are allowed to freely migrate from East to West Germany. -
Communism Falls
Government that includes Communism starts to fail. Countries affected are: Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and Rumania. -
The End
The Soviet Union, and The Cold War ends.