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United Nations (UN) Formed
The United Nations is an international organization made up of sovereign nations created after WW2. It was designed to make enforcement of international law, security, human rights, economic and social progress easier for countries around the world. -
Germany Divided
After the Potsdam conference, Germany was divided into four occupied zones: Great Britain in the northwest, France in the southwest, the United States in the south and the Soviet Union in the east. Berlin, the capital city situated in Soviet territory, was also divided into four occupied zones. -
Truman Doctrine
Truman Doctrine: a U.S. foreign policy, established in 1947 by President Harry S. Truman, of providing economic and military aid to countries—initially Greece and Turkey—that were attempting to resist communism -
Marshall Plan
USA helped rebuild Europe by giving them money. This would increase foreign trade and prevent communism. -
Berlin Airlift
supplied food and fuel to citizens of West Berlin when the Russians closed off land access to Berlin in 1948. -
NATO Formed
An organization created in 1949 to assist in providing protection against the Soviet Union. The organization was originally established by The United States, Canada, and some Western European countries but has expanded over the years. -
Warsaw Pact Formed
The Warsaw fact was a military alliance between all of the communist east European countries, headed by the Soviet Union in 1955. It was designed as a response to NATO. Members were to support each other if attacked.
