Cold war Timeline

Yalta Confrence

Feb 4, 1944

The Yalta Conference took place in Russia. Discussed to conditions on which to enter WW1.

Potsdam Confrence

Jul 17, 1945

They met in Potsdam, Germany. They negotiated terms to end world war 2.

Creation of The United Nations

Sep 24, 1945

Maintain goal was to maintain international peace. The league of nations followed WW1.

Second Red Scare

1946

Happened immediately after world war 2. Joseph R. McCarthy triggered it.

Truman Doctrine

Mar 12, 1947

The U.S. provided military assistance to all democratic nations. Announced to congress by President Harry S.

Creation of NATO

Apr 4, 1949

NATO stands for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. The first peace treaty with the United States.

Korean War

Jun 25, 1950

retreating up and down the Korean peninsula. The war ended in a stalemate.

Cuban Resolution

Jul 26, 1953

The rebels ousted Batista replacing his own government. The Cuban resolution is known for its equality.

Space Race

Aug 2, 1955

A contest between two rival world powers. The soviet Union started the space race.

Suez Crisis

Oct 29, 1955

The Egyptian government seized control over the Suez canal. The British and French government owned company that managed it.

Vietnam War

Nov 1, 1955

A conflict in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. The longest war in American History.

Bay of Pigs Invasion

Apr 17, 1960

The US directed the invasion. The invaders were outnumbered by Castro troops.

Berlin Crisis of 61

Nov 9, 1961

Conflict between the Soviet Union and the United States. The crisis divided the German city of Berlin.

Fall of The Berlin Wall

Nov 9, 1988

The fall of the berlin wall was the first step towards German reunification. East and West Berlin joined in celebration.

Fall of the Soviet Union

Dec 26, 1991

Military tried to overthrow and stop the failing reforms. The coup sealed the fate of the soviet union.