Top 10 Events of the Cold War

  • Russia Declares War on Japan

    Russia Declares War on Japan
    Over 1 Million Soldiers into Japanese-Occupied Manchuria Northeastern China.
  • The United Staes drops bomb on Nagasaki.

    The United Staes drops bomb on Nagasaki.
    The Bomb was dropped at 11:02 am, at about 1,650 ft. above the city.
  • Emperor Surrender Broadcast - VJ Day

    Emperor Surrender Broadcast - VJ Day
    Emperor Hirohito Broadcast the news of Japan's Surrender to the Japense people on August 15, 1945.
  • Japanese Surrender End of World War ll

    Japanese Surrender End of World War ll
    In the summer of 1946, The defeat of Japan Was a Forgone Conclusion.
  • "Sinews of peace" Iron Curtain Speech By Winston Churchill - "an "iron curtain" has descended on Europe"

    "Sinews of peace" Iron Curtain Speech By Winston Churchill - "an "iron curtain" has descended on Europe"
    On March 5, 1946 Sir Winston Chirchill visited westminer College as the green lecturer and Delivered.
  • Truman Demands Russia Leave Iran

    Truman Demands Russia Leave Iran
    In the cold war there were tense situations and the soviet union says that their troops in iran will be withdrawn.
  • JFK was elected as president

    JFK was elected as president
    In 1960 on november 8 JFK defeated the incubent vice president Richard Nixon
  • Berlin border is closed

    Berlin border is closed
    The night of August 12-13, 1961, East German Soldiers laid down more than 30 miles of barbed wire barrier throught the heart of berlin.
  • Construction of Berlin Wall begins

    Construction of Berlin Wall begins
    On August 13, 1961, The Communist government of the German Democratic Republic began to build barbed wire and concrete.
  • President Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas

    President Kennedy assassinated in Dallas, Texas
    On Friday November 22, 1963 JFK was assasinated at 12:30 pm while in a presidental Motorcade through the dealy plaza.