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US Officially Enters Vietnam War
US entered the Vietnam War because of the war between Japan and the US in the Pacific Ocean. -
United Nations Is Formed
The United Nations was created to try to help keep international peace between countries. -
"Hollywood 10"
It is a short documentary about denouncing McCarthyism, Bessie was found guilty of contempt of congress. -
Truman Doctrine
Stated the US would provide political, military, and economic assistance to all democratic nations. -
Marshall Plan
An American plan started to help provide foreign aid to Western Europe. -
NATO Formed
It was formed to ass security against the Soviet Union in the US, Canada, and several Western European nations. -
Korean War
A war between North and South Korea. 2.5 million people died due to the war. -
Space Race/Sputnik
It was the first official space satellite that sent information about earth to the soviet union. -
Bay Of Pigs
A US invasion of Cuba in April. 1,400 missiles were launched and ended up failing calling this event the failed invasion of the Bay Of Pigs.
4/17/1961 - 4/20/1961 -
The Bay Of Pigs
A US invasion of Cuba in April. 1,400 missiles were launched and ended up failing. -
The Berlin Wall Goes Up
The Berlin Wall went up to control and try to lessen people escaping the Soviet's control of the East. -
Soviet Union Invades Afghanistan
The Soviet Union went to war with Afghanistan because the Soviet Union was scared the growing Muslum population would turn on the Soviet Union. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
Political changes caused the wanting of more free travel between East and West Germany.