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Mao Zedong gains power
Throughout the 20s, China's communist group leader, Mao Zedong, attempts to rise to power against China's Nationalist government led by Chaing Kai-Shek -
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Suspending War
During World War II, both sides suspended fighting each other so fight in the world war. -
U.S. Sends Aid
U.S., wanting to prevent communism from growing, sent 2 billion in aid to the Chinese Nationalist government. -
Chinese Capitol is Captured
The Communists take over the Chinese capitol and the United States decide to discontinue aid towards the Nationalists. -
Peoples Republic
After taking capturing the capitol, the Communist party establishes the Peoples Republic. -
Friendship between China and the Soviet Union
After the Soviet Union announced that they had successfully tested an atomic weapon, the USSR and China sign a treaty of friendship. -
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Korean War
Communist North Korea crosses the 38th Parallel and invades a U.S. influenced South Korea. -
Attack at Inchon Harbor
After North Korea takes an early advantage, the South finally gains advantage with a daring attack at Inchon Harbor -
China enters War
When UN Troops approach the 38th Parallel, China enters on the side of North Korea. Soon after, however, Eisenhower hints the use of nuclear weapons and China quickly backs out. -
MacArthur is Fired
After disagreeing with Truman of the type of war (Truman wanted a limited one, while MacArthur wantedd total war), MacArthur was fired for insubordination. -
Armistice was signed
After two years of negotiations, the armistice was signed ending three years of battle. After the war the Demilitarized Zone was created (DMZ) on the 38th Parallel that was 2.5 miles wide and 155 miles long, giving space between North and South Korea.