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NATO Formed
NATO was formed to go against the Soviet Union and communism in general. -
UN Formed
The UN was formed to maintain peace everywhere since WW2 ended. -
Marshall Plan
The Economic Recovery Act of 1948 was made to help the economic infrastructure to post war Europe. -
Korean War
Soon after the Second World War, Korea was divided into two when the Japanese left and North Korea who sided with the Soviet Union decided to invade South Korea who sided with the U.S. -
Space Race
The Space Race was a race to see if the USSR or the US could get to space successfully first. -
Bay of Pigs
The Bay of Pigs was a failed revolution to kick Fidel Castro out of power. It was secretly being assisted by the CIA and the Kennedy Administration. -
Berlin wall goes up
In August of 1961, the eastern world such as the Soviet Union and other communist countries put up a wall dividing east and west berlin. This was to make sure the citizens on the eastern side didn't flee to the west. -
US Officially Goes to War in Vietnam
The US helps South Vietnam fight to make the country a democracy while Russia helps north Vietnam fight to make the country a communist country. -
Soviets Invade Afghanistan
The Soviet Union decided to invade Afghanistan and take control making it a communist country while they took over the country militarily and politically. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
Due to political changes and citizens causing unrest, the East German government made a change allowing people to cross the border without punishment. This further weekend the East German government.