Cold War

By anavalya
  • United Nations formed

    United Nations formed

    Countries committed to maintain international peace by developing friendly relationships with nations.
  • Truman Doctrine

    Truman Doctrine

    Created to prevent communism among the other nations.
  • Hollywood 10

    Hollywood 10

    Group of ten Americans that were put under investigation for possible communist beliefs and threats.
  • Marshall Plan

    Marshall Plan

    Created to stimulate economic growth and rehabilitate 17 western and southern European countries
  • NATO formed

    NATO formed

    Created to provide security among other nations against the Soviet Union.
  • Korean War

    Korean War

    Conflict between North and South Korea after North Korea had invaded the South following orders from the Soviet Union.
  • Space Race (Sputnik)

    Space Race (Sputnik)

    Cold War competition between the US and the Soviet Union and their economic system and science technology.
  • Bay of Pigs

    Bay of Pigs

    Failed attack launched by the CIA to put the Cuban leader out of power.
  • Berlin Wall goes up

    Berlin Wall goes up

    Barrier that surrounded West Berlin and prevented access to it from East Berlin and parts of Germany.
  • US officially enters Vietnam War

    US officially enters Vietnam War

    The US entered the Vietnam War to try and prevent the spread of communism.
  • Soviets invade Afghanistan

    Soviets invade Afghanistan

    The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan due to their upholding of the Soviet Afghan friendship treaty.
  • Berlin Wall comes down

    Berlin Wall comes down

    Mass amount of protests were held due to the lack of travel in Berlin and it ultimately led to the demolition of the Berlin Wall.