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End of World War II
Victory in Europe Day, also known as V-E Day, is the day considered by most as the end of World War II. It is the day that Nazi Alliances formerly surrendered to Allied Forces. -
1st Eastern European Communist government created in Albania
In January of 1946, the first Eastern European Communist government is created within the country of Albania. Albania is a country located on the Southeastern Europe’s Balkan Peninsula. -
Truman Doctrine
On March 12th, 1947, the Truman Doctrine was created and put in place by Congress and President Harry S. Truman. It was created to help stop Soviet Imperialism during the Cold War. -
Berlin Airlift Begins
On April 1st, 1948, the Berlin Airlift began. It lasted until May 12th, 1949. It began because of the fact that the people of Eastern Germany were not able to receive supplies due to Soviet Power. -
NATO is Established
On April 4th, 1949, NATO was established. It stood for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. -
Korean War Begins
On June 25th, 1950, the Korean War began. It began because of the tensions of North Korea's communist support and ruling. -
Warsaw Pact is formed
On May 14th, 1955, the Warsaw Pact was formed. It was created as a collective defense within 8 communist states. -
Fidel Castro becomes dictator of Cuba
On February 16th, 1959, Fidel Castro became the dictator of Cuba. He would soon bring communism to Cuba. -
Berlin Wall is demolished
On November 9th, 1989, the Berlin Wall was demolished. It was the end of the seperation of Berlin. -
Soviet Union is abolished
On December 26th, 1991, the Soviet Union was abolished. Boris Yeltsin was elected as president of Russia afterwards.
