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United Nations formed
After a big war, countries decided to work together to avoid another one. The United Nations helps keep peace and solves problems around the world. -
Truman Doctrine
The US promised to help countries fight communism. They gave military and economic aid to Greece and Turkey to stop them from falling under communist control. -
Marshall Plan
The US gave money and supplies to many countries in Europe after the war. This helped them rebuild their economies and avoid choosing communism. -
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) formed
Countries in Europe and North America made a pact to protect each other if someone attacked. This helped keep countries safe. -
Hollywood 10
Some Hollywood folks in the war years got in trouble for not answering questions about communism. They lost their jobs for a while. -
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Korean War
One Korea invaded another Korea and a big war broke out. Many countries helped the South defend itself. The war ended without a clear winner. -
US Enters Vietnam War
The US involvement in the Vietnam War gradually increased throughout the early 1960s. -
Space Race/Sputnik
The Soviet Union launched the first ever satellite, Sputnik 1, into space. This kicked off a competition between the US and USSR called the Space Race. -
Bay of Pigs
The US tried to overthrow the government of Cuba, but the invasion failed. -
Berlin Wall goes up
A wall was built dividing a city in two, separating people and families. This became a major symbol of the Cold War. -
Soviet Invasion of Afghanistan
The Soviet Union sent troops into Afghanistan, starting a long and bloody war. -
Berlin Wall goes down
The Berlin Wall finally came down, marking a major turning point towards the end of the Cold War.