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The Cold War
A timeline of the Cold War -
Marshal Plan Begins
The Marshal Plan begins. The US begins to spend a ton of money to help countries in Europe rebuild themselves and stay capitalist. -
NATO is Formed
NATO is formed between the US and the western European countries. Separates the capitalist from the communist. -
Communist North Korea invades South Korea
North Korea invades South Korea which starts the Korean Conflict. -
Sputnik is Launched
The first man made satellite, Sputnik, is launched into orbit during the space race between the US and Soviet Union. The Soviet Union was the one to send it up. -
Kitchen Debate
Richard Nixon and Nikita Khruschev hold a debate about the merits of capitalism and communism -
Berlin wall goes up
The Berlin wall was built by the Soviets to separate the East and West side of Berlin. Wall was a symbol of separating the tow halves of the world -
US Blockades Cuba
The US puts up Blockades in Cuba to protect themselves from potential missile attacks. -
Tet Offensive Begins
Was a huge military campaign in South Vietnam, which led to the Vietnam War. -
End of Vietnam War
The Vietnam War ends with the Viet Cong as the victors. -
Berlin Wall Comes Down
The Berlin Wall is destroyed, and Germany is united into one nation.