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Moscow Conference
After this point, Russia seemed to start making a "cold war" with its neighbors, according to George Orwell -
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Cold War Duration
The time period in which the western Democratic countries fought against the eastern Communist countries that Russia had converted. -
Creation of the "Iron Curtain"
The "Iron Curtain" (as described by Winston Churchill) was set by the Russians - it set apart the communist eastern Europe and the free, democratic western Europe -
The Marshall Plan
This plan was set up to help recovering European countries get back to normal after the disaster of World War II. -
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Berlin Blockade/Airlift
Instituted by Stalin, the blockade prevented supplies from the western countries from getting to West Berlin. This sparked an airlift to get the materials over -
NATO is Formed
Because the western countries were afraid that communism might spread in Europe, western countries form NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. -
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Korean War
Initiated by Stalin, the North Koreans attacked the South Koreans, and countries rushed to their rescue. -
Joseph Stalin's Death
The death of communist leader Joseph Stalin -
The Warsaw Pact
The Warsaw Pact, which brought together the USSR and other neighboring Communist countries, was formed. -
The Beginning of the Space Race - Sputnik
The space race has started - Sputnik, a Russian satellite, has been launched out to space, putting Russia in the lead. America would win the space race years later when man reaches the moon. -
The End of the Space Race - Moon Landing
When Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin, and Michael Collins reach the moon, and take man's first steps on it. This amazing achievment wins the space race for America, as it is the best space-related accomplishment we have had in a while. -
Berlin Crisis of 1961
Through a loophole, talented East Germans began escaping to East Germany for a better life. East Germany is losing talent. -
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Vietnam War/Conflict
The Communist Northern Vietnam attacked the democratic South Vietnam. Although the US never officially declared war against Norther Vietnam, It was a major conflict. -
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Berlin Wall
This kept the West Berliners from entering East Berlin and East Berliners from entering West Berlin, to stop the Berlin Crisis. -
Cuban Missile Crisis
From October to November 1962, America was aware of nuclear missiles being placed in Cuba, and Russia knew America had missiles in Turkey. Each country had a knife at the other's throat. -
General Douglas MacArthur's Death
War hero of World Wars I and II, General Douglas MacArthur dies. -
Gorbachev Leads the USSR
The future reformer and democratic supporter Mikhail Gorbachev becomes General Secretary of the USSR. This starts a positive reform. -
The USSR Dissolves
Finally, the USSR is dissolved, after a failed Coup, and multiple general failures. They had removed much of their power earlier in the year before, and it finally became official here.
