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The United Nations is formed
After the end of the war a new organization with members around the world was created to keep peace around the world. It replaced the former League of Nations. It was meant for peace, human rights, friendly relationships, and cooperation. -
The Truman Doctrine
President Truman shared the new policy he came up with for the country. It would have them interfere in conflicts with fellow democratic countries and offer assistance instead of being withdrawn like in the past. -
Hollywood 10
Ten producers, screenwriters, and directors were questioned in court about possible communist connections. They didn't answer and spent time in jail for being in contempt of Congress. -
Marshall Plan
It was a program where the U.S. lent financial aid to Western European countries after WW2 to help their economies. It was also meant to stop Communism's spread west. -
N.A.T.O (North Atlantic Treaty Organization)
It was formed to protect each other against the Soviet Threat. They had an article that stated an attack on one member is the same as an attack on all of them. -
The Korean War
Korea had been split following WWII and the Soviets supported the North and the US did the same for the South. North and South Korea had many border fights, and the war began with the North launched a surprising invasion. The US saw this as the first communist spreading attack and had no choice but to help. -
Space Race
It started when the Soviets launched Sputnik the first man-made object in space. The US feared that the Russians could use their space knowledge for war. They decided they couldn't fall behind and had to get Russia's knowledge and surpass them. They led to Nasa and a Space Race. -
Bay of Pigs
The US learned of Cuba's ties with Russia. Concerned with how close they were Eisenhower had the CIA create an invasion plan. JFK learned of the plan when he became President. He decided that Cuba was a threat and gave the go ahead for the invasion. Sadly, it and the following Operation Mongoose failed. Cuba made their intentions public and clear that they sided with Russia. -
Berlin Wall goes up
It was a wall made to separate West Germany under American control and East Germany under Soviet Control. Many refugees fled from the East. The Wall was to get rid of the Western eyesore and stop people from leaving. -
The US enters The Vietnam War
They wanted to stop the spread of Communism and they supported capitalist south Vietnam until the war was lost in 1975. -
Soviets invade Afghanistan
The Soviets wanted to end the Afghan War and have a calm socialist country close to home. They were condemned by the world. -
Berlin Wall falls
Since the Cold War was slowing down. The Communist Party in East Germany allowed passage between the two halves and people flooded in that night. People would use picks and hammers; later bulldozers and cranes would fully tear down the walls.