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The United Nations were Formed
The United Nations is an intergovernmental organization. Their goal is to keep peace and security internationally and to develop friendships and trust with other nations. -
The Truman Doctrine was Created
The Truman Doctrine is a document that president Harry S. Truman established that the United States would provide military, political, and economic assistance to all democratic nations that were threatened by external forces. -
Hollywood 10 Writers and Directors Blacklisted
10 members of the Hollywood film industry publicly announced strategies by the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), which is an investigative committee of the US House of Representatives. These screenwriters became known as the Hollywood 10. All of them were sentenced to jail and were banned from working at major Hollywood Studios. -
The Marshall Plan was Established
The Marshall Plan was a United States program which provided help to Western Europe, following the aftermath of WWII. The Marshall Plan provided more than $15 billion to help financially for rebuilding. -
NATO was Formed
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, also known as NATO, is an international military service to guarantee the freedom and security of its members among 28 European countries and 2 North American countries. NATO was established after WWII. -
The Korean War has Begun
The Korean War was fought between North Korea and South Korea from June 25th, 1950 to July 27th, 1953. The war started from a conflict due to communism between the two countries. The North Korean Communist army crossed the 38th Parallel and invaded non-Communist South Korea. The Soviet Union aided North Korea, while the United States aided South Korea. -
Sputnik was Launched, Space Race has Started
The Soviet Union successfully launched the first artificial satellite known as Sputnik 1. It orbited around the Earth in around 98 minutes. This man-made success marked the start of the Space Age and the USSR Space Race. This is intended to help direct researchers to information about the Sputnik and the orbit of space. -
The Bay of Pigs Invasion
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was an failed attack invasion of Cuba. It started on April 17th, 1961 and lasted for 3 days. In attempt to push the Cuban leader Fidel Castro out of power, the CIA launched a definitive strike, and thus a full invasion began. However, Castro's troops outnumbered the US troops significantly, and the US surrendered after less than 24 hours. -
The Berlin Wall has been Built
The Berlin Wall has been built in East Germany, dividing the West from the East. The construction of the wall symbolized oppression and division. This wall was built specifically to separate the East, communist side of Germany from the prosperous West side of Germany. -
The US has officially entered the Vietnam War
The United States has officially announced that they will help fight in the Vietnam War. The US had joined to help prevent the spread of communism, as well as foreign policy, national fears, and economic interests also had an impact on their involvement. -
The Soviet Union Invades Afghanistan
The Soviet Union began its invasion on Afghanistan under the pretext of upholding the Soviet-Afghan Friendship Treaty. The treaty was signed between the two countries and they agreed to provide economic and military aid. Because of this, the Soviet Union came to Afghanistan to try and re-establish a government that will favor Russia and their desires. -
The Berlin Wall is Demolished
The Berlin Wall that separated the East and West side of Germany has fallen. Due to political changes in Eastern Europe and civil unrest in Germany put too much pressure on the East German government. East Germany decided to loosen up some of its regulations on traveling to West Germany.