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Marshall Plan
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United Nations Formed
It came into existence after its Charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories. -
U.S. Official Enters Vietnam War
This was after a series of events in 1964, including the Gulf of Tonkin Incident and the passage of the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, which authorized President Johnson to take necessary measures -
Truman Doctrine
The Truman Doctrine committed the United States to actively support the democratic nations under threat from authoritarian forces, marking the start of the Cold War. -
"Hollywood Ten"
A group of 10 writers, producers, and directors were blacklisted from Hollywood for refusing to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) during its investigations into alleged communist influence in the film industry -
NATO Formed
NATO is a security alliance of 30 countries from North America and Europe. NATO's fundamental goal is to safeguard the Allies' freedom and security by political and military means. -
Korean War
Armed conflicted on the Korean Peninsula, North Korea vs South Korea and the Allies -
Space Race/Sputnik
The Soviet Union's launch of Sputnik 1 on October 4, 1957, marked the beginning of the Space Race. Sputnik was the first artificial satellite to orbit the Earth -
Bay of Pigs
A failed military invasion on Cuba. The CIA train Cuban exiles, but the process was unorganized and the exiles were easily defeated by Fidel Castro's government -
Berlin Wall Goes Up
The Berlin Wall, which was a concrete barrier that was heavily guarded, was built to separate West and East Berlin. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The Soviets invaded Afghanistan, leading to a devastating decade-long war. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
Due to miscommunication, East German authorities unexpectedly announced that citizens could cross the border freely. East Berliners rushed to the wall, overwhelming the authorities