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United nations formed
The United Nations was formed on October 24, 1945, in order to maintain peace across the globe. -
Truman doctrine
The Truman Doctrine was proposed by Harry Truman. It was an American Policy, that offered help to countries that were facing authoritarian threats. -
"Hollywood Ten"
The Hollywood ten was a group of men who worked in the entertainment industry. They became popular after refusing to testify, even saying they "won't name names". -
Marshall plan
Marshall Plan was a proposal that said the United States should try to restore all economic despair created by WWII. -
NATO formed
NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization. NATO fights for a military alliance between 31 states. -
Bay of pigs
The Bay of pigs was a military operation that failed on April 17th, 1961. It took place on the southwest coast of Cuba. -
Berlin wall goes up
The Berlin wall went up in order to separate West Berlin from the German Democratic Republic, and ideologies that did not align with West Berlin. -
US official enters Vietnam War
US military had flown combat missions into Vietnam. They fought side by side with South Vietnamese soldiers. -
Berlin wall comes down
The berlin wall was destroyed during the Peaceful Revolution. It marked a very important day for all of Germany.