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WWII ends
Russia and the US came out as the two most powerful countries when World War 2 ended and this began to conflict of the Cold War. -
German territory split
Germany was given to the four most powerful countries. Russia had the portion that contained the capitol, Berlin. Each country also had territory in Berlin, giving Russia the upper hand over the capitol. -
Berlin Blockade
Berlin tried to block the US territory in Berlin from trade. -
Airlifting
The US responds by airlifting supplies to Berlin. -
NATO is formed
The nations on the side of the US form an alliance called NATO. -
Joseph Mccarthy
His anti communist campaign sparked a fire in many Americans and also gave him a lot of popularity -
Korean War begins
The Korean war was started out of a conflict of interest because North Korea was run by the Soviet Union and was communist but South Korea was run by the US and was anti communist. -
Warsaw Pact created
A contract among all nations under the Soviet Union. -
Space Race
The US and Soviet Union were in a race to get to the moon first. Though it had nothing to do with the war and the current issues it played a huge role in the power struggle. -
Sputnick I is launched
Russia launches the first satellite. -
Sputnic 2 is launched
The second Russian satellite is launched into space. -
JFK is elected
JFK played a large role in the Cuban Missile Crisis and ending the Cold War -
Bay of Pigs Invasion
The US makes a subtle attack on Cuba after Cuba begins to be a communist threat. -
Cuban Missile Crisis Starts
The Soviet Union begins building bases on Cuba as a large threat to the US. -
Cuban Missile Crisis Ends
The US and the Soviet Union come to terms effectively ending the Cold War.
