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UN formed
The UN was formed. Formed to prevent another world war. Meant to promote international peace, like a global peace club. -
Truman Doctrine
This was about the US saying they were going to contain the spread of communism. This set the stage for the cold war. -
Hollywood 10
A group of film directors who were blacklisted for refusing to testify. Their stance led them to prison and left a long lasting impact on the film industry. -
Space Race/Sputnik
This was a race between the soviet union and the unir=ted states for dominance in space exploration. this race concluded with the us apollo mission. -
Marshall Plan
Made to rebuild war torn Europe. This represented a big investment from the US stabilizing post ww2. -
NATO formed
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation was a collective defense made to counter the threat of post ww2 soviets. -
Korean War
A difference in ideoligies, North Korea invaded South Korea into a big battle. It ended in a stalemate between both sides. -
Bay of Pigs
This was a failed military invasion of cuba done by the CIA. The intent was to overthrow Fidel Castro. -
Berlin wall goes up
Was built to stop Germans from fleeing to the west, dividing berlin. It was calld the Iron Curtain. -
Soviets invade Afghanistan
Soviets troops entered the country without notice, this marked the start of a decade long war. -
Berlin Wall comes down
This marked the reunification of the East and the West. Germany symbolizing the end of the cold war era, a moment of freedom.