The Cold War

The Cold War

Period: Jan 1, 1945 to Jul 31, 1991

Postdam Conference

Jul 1, 1945

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http://www.datesandevents.org/events-timelines/03-cold-war-timeline.htm
Germany is Divided into Parts based upon who has occupied it.

The Sinews of Peace

Mar 5, 1946

The Sinews of PeaceThe Famous "Iron Cutain" Speach by Winston Churchill. Depicting that an Iron Curtain has fallen upon Europe.
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Mao Zedong takes control of China

Oct 1, 1949

http://www.datesandevents.org/events-timelines/03-cold-war-timeline.htm
Mao Zedong takes control of China forming the Peoples republic of China
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The Cold War

Period: Jun 24, 1950 to Jul 31, 1953

The Korean War Begins/Ends

Vietnam Splits

Jul 5, 1954

Vietnam is Split at the 17th Parallel
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Vietnam is Split at the 17th Parallel

Sputnik

Oct 4, 1957

Sputnik Launched into Orbit
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Cuba is Taken over

Jan 1, 1959

Cuba is Taken over By Fidel CastroFidel Castro takes over Cuba as Dictator
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John F. Kennedy Becomes President

Nov 23, 1960

John F. Kennedy becomes President
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Vietnam War

Period: Jan 5, 1962 to Dec 5, 1973

The Vietnam War Timeline

Apollo 11

Jul 20, 1969

Apollo 11 Lands on the Moon
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North Vietnam Victorious

Apr 17, 1975

North Vietnam Invades and Defeats South Vietnam
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President Reagan proposes Strategic Defence Initiative

Feb 7, 1983

President Reagan proposes SDI
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Reagan and Gorbachev agree to remove all medium and short-range nuclear missiles

Oct 27, 1987

Reagan and Gorbachev agree to remove all medium and short-range nuclear missiles
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Berlin Wall Is Demolished

Nov 24, 1989

Berlin Wall Is Demolished
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End of the Soviet Union

Aug 30, 1991

Soviet Union Ended and Cold War Ends
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