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Harry Truman Presidency
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Red Scare
This was an increasing fear of Communists during the Cold War between the Soviet Union and the United States. -
World Wsr II outcomes
Germany divided into four parts. Soviet Union (USSR) and United States of America (US) rise as two superpowers. -
Truman Doctrine
Expressed principle that the United States should support and give aid to countries (Greece, Turkey) being threatened by communism. This was seen as a declaration of the Cold War by communists. -
Marshall Plan
Signed by President Truman, this document was created to provide financial aid to Europe. -
United Nations
Replaced the League of Nations. It's goal was to promote international cooperation between its members. -
NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is a collection of nations working together for the collective security of all members. -
McCarthyism
Created under Senator Joseph McCarthy, these were unjustified accusations towards suspected "communists." -
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Dwight Eisenhower Presidency
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The Korean War (end)
War between North (communist) Korea and South Korea. Ended with the creation of the 38th parallel. The U.S. became involved to stop the spread of communism. -
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John F. Kennedy Presidency
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"Bay of Pigs" Invasion
Unsucessful invasion of Cuba supported by the United States. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
During the Cold War, this was a confrontation between the United States and Soviet Union over the presence of missiles in Cuba. -
Kennedy's assassination
In Dallas, Texas, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. This event shook the nation's confidence. -
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Lyndon B. Johnson Presidency
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Richard Nixon Presidency
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The Vietnam War (end)
War between North (communist) Vietnam and South Vietnam. The U.S. was involved to stop the domino effect from taking place. It ended when South Korea surrendered after the fall of Saigon (the capital). -
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Ronald Reagan Presidency
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George H. W. Bush Presidency
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Fall of Communism in Eastern Europe
This marks the end of the long struggle Eastern Europe faced with communism. This was also the time when the Berlin Wall dividing East and West Germany was brought down. -
Persian Gulf War (end)
War between the United Nations and forces in Iraq following Saddam Hussein's invasion of Kuwait. Operation Desert Storm was successful, Kuwait was liberated, and Iraq agreed to cease fire. -
Collapse of the Soviet Union
This marked the end of Gorbachev's reign of President of the Soviet Union and the end of the Cold War. -
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Willism Clinton Presidency
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NAFTA
The North Atlantic Free Trade Agreement linked the United States, Canada, and Mexico in one market. -
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George W. Bush Presidency
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September 11th Terrorist Attacks
Al-Qaeda terrorists attacked the Twin Towers. This coincided with the war in Afghanistan. -
War in Afghanistan
The United States bombed enemy locations and the Afghan government collapsed. -
War in Iraq
Saddam Hussein was accused of creating and stockpiling nuclear weapons. The UN insisted he get rid of the weapons and stop oppressing the people in Iraq. He refused, and the U.S. and Great Britain geared up. It ended with the Obama administration, and U.S. troops were withdrawn from Iraq, while responsibility was put on the Iraqi government and military.
