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Yalta Conference
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Pictured here from left to right are: Biritish Prime Minister Winston Churchill, US Presisdent Franklin D. Rooselvelt, and Leader of Russian Soviet Union Josef Stalin. All of which, are taking part in the meeting to discuss the surrender of Germany as well as its political standing after WWII. -
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The Cold War Era
A time in History when the USA was in a competition with the Soviet Union. -
The Change
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Franklin Delano Rooselvelt (far-left), (1/30/1882-4/12/1945), was the only US President to serve four terms in office, died from a cerebral hemmorrage at his home in Georgia. He was succeeded by Harry S. Truman (middle) as president and was later responsible for reforming US foreign policy. -
The Partition
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After the surrender of Germany following WWII, the allied forces including France partioned Germany between themselves as well as the capital city Berlin which was split into fourths. As you can see from the colorful patch located on the Soviet Union portion of Germany. -
The Emerging Threat
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Communists succeeded in gaining control of Poland. Sparking US concerns over the spread of this form of government a direct opponent of democracy. The flag is an artists' rendition of the combination of Poland and Soviet Union Flag. -
The Truman Doctrine
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In a speech addressed to congress President Truman persuaded congress to help out those countries fighting against governments that embody unwanted ideolies or to put it simply help out those fighting communism. -
West Germany
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The Berlin Blockade and Airlift
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Soviet Armed Forces prevented allied reinforcements of food, medical supllies, etc.. by blocking all the rail and highways that wwould otherwise feed the supplies to allied troops. As a response, President Truman sent the needed supply via air drops. Just like the poster shows plans delivering milk to people in Berlin. -
Berlin Blockade and Airlift Ended
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After a few months, Stalin relented and lifted the blockade. However, the supply drops did not cease until nearly the end of the year. Pictured, is the last Berlin supply ship to to make the trip and the total tonnage of supply shipped over the course of the blockade can be seen painted on the plane. -
Denied!
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The Soviet Union put in a formal request to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization or NATO, but were denied accessby the allied powers of the UK, US, and France. -
If you build it...
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Commencing on August 15, 1961 the construction of the infamous Berlin Wall is under way. -
Poland Solidarity
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A polictical movement in Poland, Solidarity opposed communism and eventually was responsible for instituting a more democratic government. -
Mass Exodus
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September 10, 1989 marks the day Hungary and Australia opened their shared borders with East Germany to allow the citizens to leave. Many did just that as witnessed from the photo a car leaving East Germany while several photographers document their migration. -
East Germany Protests
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Anti-government protests sparked in East Germany. It would see East Germany slowly losing it's grip on power and would ultimately spell the end of East Germany. -
German Unity
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After almost a century of being split into two sides and the crumbling of the wall.Germany was finally once again united as one nation. -
Demolition of the Berlin Wall
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Both East and West Germany, as well as soldiers, take part in taking down the wall. -
The Collapse of the Sovie Union
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As of December 08, 1991, the Soviet Union has collapsed and ceased to exist.
