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Yalta Conference
A conference between the United States, the United Kingdom, and the Soviet Union deciding what to do with post-war Europe. -
Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
The United States drops the atomic bomb “Little Boy” of Hiroshima. -
Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki
The United States dropped the atomic bomb “Fat Man” on Nagasaki. -
Japan Surrenders
Japan Surrenders to the United States, ending WW2. -
Stalin’s Election Speech
Stalin claims that capitalism caused WW2 and will cause more wars. -
Truman tells Russia to leave Iran
Truman tells Russia to leave Iran increasing tension between them. -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine states that the United States will help any democratic nation that is under threat from authoritarian forces. -
Executive Order 9835
Truman begins the Loyalty Program in order get rid of communists in the United States government. -
Victorious February
With the help of the Soviet Union the communist party in Czechoslovakia takes over. -
Berlin Blockade Begins
The Soviet Union blocks the United States, France, and the United Kingdom’s canals and rail roads in Berlin. -
NATO Treaty Ratified
Multiple countries met in Washington D.C. where they all signed the NATO treaty. -
Berlin Blockade Ends
The Soviet Union ends the Berlin Blockade. -
Soviets Test Their First Atomic Bomb
Soviets test atomic bomb “RDS-1” -
People’s Republic of China Formed
Mao Zedong, a communist, takes control or China and forms the People’s Republic of China -
Truman Approves H-Bomb Development
United States begins developing a h-bomb. -
Korean War Begins
A war between communist North Korea and the democratic South Korea. -
Britain Develops Atomic Bomb
Britain gets the first atomic weapon. -
Korean War Ends
The Korean War comes to an end. -
Vietnam War Starts
Communist North Vietnam and democratic South Vietnam fought. -
Sputnik
The Soviet Union launched the first satellite into space starting the “space race.” -
Berlin Wall is Built
The Berlin Wall is made to stop people from leaving communist Berlin. -
Apollo 11 Lands on The Moon
This was the first time people were on the moon. -
Vietnam War Ends
Communist forces take over South Vietnam. -
Berlin Wall is Demolished
The Berlin Wall was demolished allowing for people to cross. -
Soviet Union Ends
The Soviet Union ends and Boris Yeltsin is the new President of Russia.
