Cold War events in 1960-1970

U-2 Incident

May 1, 1960

U-2 Spy Plane was shot in the Soviet Union while flying at very high altitude. Pilot Francis Gary Powers was captured. His capture had negative impact on America's image around the world. http://www.libertylawsite.org/2015/10/09/interview-with-francis-gary-powers-jr/

Kennedy becomes President

Jan 20, 1961

John F. Kennedy becomes President of the United States. He will continue America's foreign policy against communism. http://www.uspresidentialhistory.com/?page_id=110

Bay of Pigs Invasion

Apr 17, 1961

The Bay of Pigs invasion in Cuba was started by counter-revolutionaries and US allies. They were unsuccessful in overthrowing the government. This was an embarrassing defeat for the United States government. http://www.cienfuegoscity.org/cienfuegos-city-his-bay-pigs-invasion.htm

Cuban Missile Crisis

Oct 16, 1962

Soviets have began making military bases in Cuba. In response Kennedy made a naval blockade surrounding the island.Tensions rose between the US and Soviet Union https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2012/10/50-years-ago-the-cuban-missile-crisis/100387/

The Partial Test Ban Treaty Signed

Aug 5, 1963

The US, UK, and Russia signed a treaty to only test nuclear weapons underground.

Nixon becomes the President

Jan 20, 1969

Richard Nixon becomes the President of the United States. He has a new foreign policy strategy that departs from his predecessors. http://www.nydailynews.com/news/inaugurations-years-gallery-1.1242888?pmSlide=1.1242881

Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Mar 5, 1970

The treaty was ratified by the United States, Russia, and the United Kingdom. This treaty makes it so that countries can share peaceful benefits of Nuclear technology and not to weaponize it. https://www.nuclearinfo.org/disarmament/non-proliferation