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Creation of NATO
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization was formed by the US and western Europe to combat the USSR. -
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Berlin Airlift
Stalin blockaded supplies to east Berlin so the west flew supplies in to save the city. -
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Korean War
North became communist, South became capitalist, the UN formed a coalition to stop North Korea but came to a stalemate after China got involved. -
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Vietnam War
When Vietnam split into Capitalist and Communist sides, the US chose to support the south. -
Warsaw Pact
As a response to NATO, the Soviet Union created the Warsaw Pact with eastern Europe. -
Sputnik
First satellite ever launched by the soviet union which caused tension between the United States and the Soviet Union. -
Construction of the Berlin Wall
Nikita Khrushchev constructed it after East Berliners started defecting to the west. -
Cuban Missle Crisis
The Soviet Union deployed missiles in Cuba. Days later both sides came to a deal and avoided nuclear war. -
Moon Landing
Neil Armstrong landed on the moon for the United States. -
Destruction of Berlin Wall
Under the premiership of Gorbachev, East Berliners tore down the berlin wall.
