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After a big war, countries decided to work together to avoid another one. The United Nations helps keep peace and solves problems around the world.
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The US promised to help countries fight communism. They gave military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey to stop them from falling under communist control.
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The US gave money and supplies to many countries in Europe after the war. This helped them rebuild their economies and avoid choosing communism.
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Countries in Europe and North America made a pact to protect each other if someone attacked. This helped keep countries safe.
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Some Hollywood folks in the war years got in trouble for not answering questions about communism. They lost their jobs for a while.
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One Korea invaded another Korea and a big war broke out. Many countries helped the South defend itself. The war ended without a clear winner.
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The US involvement in the Vietnam War gradually increased throughout the early 1960s.
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The Soviet Union launched the first ever satellite, Sputnik 1, into space. This kicked off a competition between the US and USSR called the Space Race.
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The US tried to overthrow the government of Cuba, but the invasion failed.
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A wall was built dividing a city in two, separating people and families. This became a major symbol of the Cold War.
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The Soviet Union sent troops into Afghanistan, starting a long and bloody war.
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The Berlin Wall finally came down, marking a major turning point towards the end of the Cold War.