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World War II ended in 1945.
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This was the day that Europe won WWII,
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This day marked the time Japan surrendered. This was the end of the war. VJ = Victory over Japan
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Communists take power in Czechoslovakia.
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The Korean War begins when Communist North Korea invades South Korea.
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Capitalist Germany joins NATO, or the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
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Eisenhower gives aid to any European countries in need.
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This year, Einshowever starts NASA, launching the space race.
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This was led by Fidel Castro, but it was shot down in 1959.
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A spy plane flying over USSR was shot down.
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JFK reveals to the public that Cuba has missile bases.
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John F. Kennedy becomes the first U.S. president to have a direct phone line to the Kremlin in Moscow.
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Isreal defends against the Arabs by launching several attacks on Egypt and Syria.
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Tensions let up between USA and USSR.
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North Vietnam wins war against South Vietnam. The two countries are united under a communist government.
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The North Korean military leader dies.
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U.S. Secretary of State assures people that the Carter administration will hold the USSR accountable for its hateful words.
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USA was sent to Israel to help out with the war.
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Tear down this wall.
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He challenges Gorbachev to tear down that wall.
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The USA have a new leader.
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This pact that helped keep containment ended in 1991.
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Communist leaders were elected in Poland and Hungary, them being satellites.
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Poland and Hungary, although they are communist, apply for citizenship in Europe.
