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Representatives from 50 countries gathered in San Francisco for the UN Conference. There they drafted the UN Charter that laid the rules to prevent another war. Four months later the United Nations was Officially Formed -
President Truman created a foreign policy to help corral the spread of communism. The US would provide support for countries targeted by the Soviet Union so they wouldn't fall prey to the looming red predator. -
A group of 10 people consisting of screenwriters, producers, and directors from Hollywood were brought before Congress to address their possible communist affiliations. When these men refused to address these accusations they were sent to prison for contempt of congress. -
The US created a program to aid Western Europe in the time after WWII as they struggled to rebuild. Over $15 billion was given to Europe to aid in recovery. -
As fear of the Soviet Union spread NATO was formed to combat them. NATO barred the USSR from expanding and forbade the revival of Nationalist/Militarist Regimes within Europe via a larger North American Presence. -
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As communism expanded and US presence grew in Europe and Asia Koreans were backed into a corner, especially as they were occupied by Japan during WWII. These stressors eventually led to War between what is now North and South Korea.
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The US and USSR faced off in a race to see who had the best aerospace technology. The Soviets were the first to reach space, but the US eventually 'won' when they landed on the moon.
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The Launch of Sputnik -
A failed invasion by the CIA to infiltrate Cuba and push Fidel Castro from power. -
The wall was erected to contain the citizens of Soviet Controlled East Berlin and prevent escape. -
In an attempt to thwart the spread of communism, as well as the potential for economic possibilities, the US joined the Vietnam War. -
Soviets invaded Afghanistan hoping to strengthen their army and political status, they were met with resistance and what they thought to be a quick war turned into nine years of carnage. 2 Million Afghans lost their lives as well as 15,000 Soviet Troops. -
As political reforms were issued within East Berlin more and more citizens called for the decomisson of the Berlin Wall. After a fairly large protest the wish was granted, though some Eastern Officials tried to hold the protesters back as the wall fell.