Cold War Time Line

Creation of NATO

Apr 4, 1941

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created to provide security against the Soviet Union.

Berlin Airlift

Jun 24, 1948

The Soviet forces blocked rail, road, and water access to Allied-controlled areas

Korean War

Period: Jun 25, 1950 to Jul 27, 1953

This war was between North Korea and South Korea, it lasted for 3 years.

Vietnam War

Period: Nov 1, 1954 to Apr 30, 1975

The US was trying to prevent Vietnam from going communist, there were 2,000,000 casualties from both sides

Creation of Warsaw Pact

May 14, 1955

also known as the Treaty of Friendship, it was created immediately after the association of West Germany to the alliance.

Sputnik

Oct 4, 1957

The Soviet Union launched the first satellite

Construction of Berlin Wall

Aug 13, 1961

This wall was constructed by the German Democratic Republic. The destruction of the wall started on June 13, 1990 and was completed in 1992

Cuban Missle Crisis

Oct 16, 1962

dangerous confrontation between the US and USSR, it was the closest they have gotten to nuclear conflict

Moon Landing

Jul 20, 1969

Two Americans landed on the moon. They got there before the Russians.

Destruction of Berlin Wall

Nov 9, 1989

The fall of the Berlin Wall was brought by political reforms. Confusion fell over East Germany causing them to open the border. Half a million people were protesting.