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truman doctrine
The Truman Doctrine was a U.S. foreign policy announced by President Harry S. Truman in 1947. It aimed to contain the spread of communism by providing economic and military aid to countries threatened by communist expansion, particularly in Europe. -
Marshall plan
The Marshall Plan was a U.S. initiative to aid Western Europe after World War II, providing economic assistance to help rebuild the war-torn region and prevent the spread of communism. It was named after U.S. Secretary of State George Marshall and played a significant role in the post-war recovery of Europe. -
NATO formed
NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, was formed on April 4, 1949. It is a military alliance of European and North American countries aimed at safeguarding the freedom and security of its members through political and military means. -
"Hollywood Ten"
The “Hollywood Ten” refers to a group of film industry professionals who were cited for contempt of Congress in 1947 after refusing to answer questions about their alleged involvement with the Communist Party. This event occurred during the era of McCarthyism, a period characterized by anti-communist fervor and government investigations into suspected communist influence in various sectors of American society. -
Korean War
The Korean War was a conflict that took place from 1950 to 1953 between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, supported by the United Nations, primarily the United States. The war began when North Korea invaded South Korea in an attempt to unify the country under communist rule. The United Nations intervened to support South Korea, leading to a three-year-long conflict that ended in an armistice rather than a formal peace treaty. -
sputnik
Sputnik was the world’s first artificial satellite launched by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. It marked the beginning of the space age and sparked the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War. competition!!!!!! -
Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs invasion took place on April 17, 1961. The Bay of Pigs invasion ended on April 19, 1961, when the invading forces surrendered to Cuban forces. The Bay of Pigs invasion was a covert operation carried out by the United States in April 1961, where a group of Cuban exiles, trained and supported by the CIA, attempted to overthrow the Cuban government led by Fidel Castro. The invasion took place at Playa Girón on the southern coast of Cuba, known as the Bay of Pigs. -
Berlin wall goes up
The Berlin Wall was built on August 13, 1961, by East Germany to divide East and West Berlin, serving as a physical and ideological barrier until its fall on November 9, 1989. -
soviets invade afghanistan
In December 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to support the communist government in Kabul. The invasion was a response to political instability and the threat of losing influence in the region. The conflict lasted for nearly a decade, resulting in significant loss of life and contributing to the eventual collapse of the Soviet Union. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
November 9th 1989, The Berlin Wall, a symbol of division, fell on November 9, 1989, following political changes in the Eastern Bloc. This event marked the end of the Cold War and paved the way for the reunification of Germany, signifying hope for a more united and peaceful world.