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Cold War Events
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Berlin Blockade/Airlift
-The Soviet Union blocked the west's railways and roads.
-It was significant, because it was Russia's first attempt at spreading communism. -
Korean War Begins
-A war between South Korea and the US, versus North Korea, China, and the Soviet Union.
-It was signiificant, because it was the first war fought against the spread of communism. -
Korean War Ends
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Vietnam War Begins
-The US went to war in Vietnam due to the communist spread.
-It was the longest US War, and the second war on communism. -
Sputnik 1 Launches
-Russia launched this satellite into space.
-Triggered the space race. -
Cuban Missle Crisis
-Soviet kept threatening use of missles.
-Closest we;ve been to a nuclear war. -
Vietnam War Ends
