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United Nations Formed
It was formed on October 24, 1945
It was made to help protect international peace. -
Truman Doctrine
March 12, 1947
The document stated that the US would help other Democratic nations against communist threats. -
Hollywood 10
November 24, 1947
10 Hollywood producers were accused of supporting the communist party. -
Marshall Plan
This plan was set into action on April 3, 1948
It attempted to help the economic state in Europe back to normal. -
NATO formed
This was assembled on April 4, 1949
Was formed in fear of the soviets attempting to take control of more of Europe. -
Korean War
The war started June 25, 1950 and ended on July 27 1953.
The Korean war was primarily fought between North and South Korea, but the US helped the south try to hold their ground. While the north had russia helping them. -
Space Race
It began on August 8 of 1955 and came to a close July 17, 1975
This was a race between the Soviets and the United States that began when the Soviets shot a satellite into space. -
US enters the Vietnam War
The war began on November 1, 1955
They entered the war due to the fact that they wanted to stop the spread of Communism. -
Bay of Pigs
April 17 1961-April 20 1961
This was an attempted invasion of Cuba to try to force Fidel Castro out of power. -
Making of the berlin wall
The process started on August 12 of 1961 but carried into the next day
The wall was built to split Berlin into parts an allied part and a communist part. -
Soviets invade Afghanistan
The invasion started on December 24, 1979 and ended February 15, 1989
They were attempting to support other communist governments in Afghanistan. -
Collapse of the Berlin wall
November 9, 1989
The communist party announced that citizens could pas through whenever they please.