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Containment Policy
A policy that stated the US needed to use long-term military, economic and diplomatic strategies in order to "contain" the spread of Communism. -
Truman Doctrine
Stated that the US would assist any democratic nation that was opposed to communism. -
Berlin Airlift
The US flew in planes with supplies to West Berlin for 15 months which cause the blockade the Soviets and East-Germans created to be called off. -
Marshall Plan
America would spend $12 billion repairing Western Europe after WWII, and also reduced the amount of communist influence. -
NATO
Stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It was a military alliance between the US and Western European countries. -
Armistice in Korea
Ended the Korean War, and left the 38th Parallel in place and put the Korean Demilitarized Zone in place. -
Refugee Reilief Act
Allowed around 214,000 more immigrants into the US than the previous agreement. -
Vietnam War
War fought in North and South Vietnam. US fought with South Vietnam to try to prevent the Communist North Vietnam from taking them over -
Eisenhower Doctrine
This doctrine stated that the US would assist any Middle-Eastern country that requested sconomic or military if threatened by another nation. -
Peace Corps
A volunteer program issued by JFK to provide technical aid to help people outside of the US. It also helped them understand US culture and for the US to understand foreign cultures. -
Bay of Pigs
A failed invasion of Cuba to overthrow Fidel Castro during the Cuban Missile Crisis. -
Fair Labor Standards Act
This was created/enhanced to increase the minimum wage for workers. -
Arms Control and Disarmament Agency
This agency was created to plan, negotiate, and execute international disarmament and arms control agreements. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
JFK was shown photos of Soviet nuclear missiles, closest the US has ever been to nuclear war. -
Limited Nuclear Test Band Treaty
US and Soviet officials agree to not test nuclear bombs on land, water, or in space. -
Tet Offensive
Viet Cong forces launched a series of surprise attacks on South Vietnam which failed and actually made it worse for them. -
Apollo 11
Neil Armstrong was the first man to walk/land on the moon. -
Nixon's Foreign Policy Doctrine
A new policy in Guam that called for the US to act within its natural interest and keep all treaties with their allies. -
Paris Peace Accords
Peace treaty signed by Nixon to end US involvement in Vietnam and to guarantee the release of all American POW's. -
Vietnam War POW's
American POW's released from Vietnam to come back to the US. -
Yom Kippur War
The US sends massive amounts of soldiers to Israel to ensure that Israel will survive. -
Arab Oil Embargo
Oil imports from Arab nations are banned after the starts of the Arab-Israeli War. -
Vietnam War Ends
The Communist VietCong, or North Vietnamese soldiers, take over South Vietnam causing South Vietnam to surrender. -
Camp David Peace Agreement
Egypt and Israel sign an agreement to end the hostility. -
Iranian Hostage Crisis
52 Americans were held hostage at the U.S. Embassy in Iran which lasted for 440 days. -
Grain and Technology Embargo
President Carter places an embargo on the sale of grain and technology to the Soviet Union because of the invasion of Afghanistan. -
Reagan Elected
President Reagan was elected, then shortly after, the hostages held at the U.S. Embassy in Iran were released after 440 days in captivity in exchange for $8 billion back in Iranian assets. -
Missile Agreement
The U.S. and Soviet Union agree on a world-wide ban of medium-range missiles. -
Iran-Contra Affair
Giving money from arm sales to Iran to fund Nicaraguan Contra Rebels. The biggest crisis of Reagan's presidency. -
Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty
A treaty signed by the U.S. and Soviet Union which they both agree to dismantle all missiles in the 300-3,400 mile range.