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Yalta Confrence
The Yalta confrence occurs, deciding the post-war status of Gremany.The Allies of world war II divide Gremany into four occupation zones.The Allied nations agree that free elections are to be held in all countries occupied by Nazi Germany. -
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Cold War Timeline
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James F. Byrnes
In a speech known as the Restatement of policy on Germany in stuttgart, James F. Byrnes, United States secretary of state repudiates The Morgenthau plan. He states the US intention to keep troops in Europe indefinitely and expresses US of the territorial annexation of 29% of pre-war Germany, but does not condone further claims. -
New occupation policies in Germany
The US announces new occupation policies in Germany.The occupation directive JCS 1067, whose economic section had prohibited "steps looking toward the economice rehabilitation of Germany designed to maintain or strengthen the Germany economy," is replaced by the new US occupation directive JCS 1779 which instead notes that "An orderly, prosperous Europe requires the economic contributions of a stable and productive Germany." -
King MIchael I of Romania
In Romania, king Michael I of Romania is forced to abdicate by Gheorghe Gheorghiu-Dej, the monarchy is abolished and the popular Republic of Romania is instituted instead. The communist party will rile the country untill December 1989. -
The Marshall Plan
Truman signs the Marshall Plan into effect.By the end of the programs, the United Sates has given $12.4 billion in economic assistance to European countries. -
Joseph Stalin Orders The Blockade
Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin orders the blockade of all land routes from west Germany to Berlin, in an attempt to starve out the French, British, and American forces from the city. In response, the three western powers launch the Berlin Airlift to supply the citizens of Berlin by air. -
The American Consul
The American Consul and his staff in Mukden, China are made virtual hostages by communist forces in China. The crises did not end untill a year later, by which time U.S relations with the new communist govenment in China had been seriously damaged. -
The Soviet Blockade Ends
The soviet blockade of Berlin ends with the re-opening of access routes to Berlin.The airlift countinues untill september, in case the Soviets re-establish the blockade. -
The Atomic Bomb
The soviet Union tests its first atomic bomb. The test, known to Americans as Joe I, succeeds, as the Soviet Union becomes the world's second nuclear power. -
Nikos Zachariadis
Nikos Zachariadis, leader of the communist party of Greece, declares an end to the armed uprising. The declaration brings to a close the Greek civil war, and the first successful containment of communism.