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February 4-11, 1945: The Yalta Conference

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February 4-11, 1945: The Yalta Conference

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The 'Big Three' - Roosevelt, Churchill, and Stalin - met at the Livadia Palace to discuss Europe's post-war reorganization. Key agreements included the division of Germany, Soviet entry into the war against Japan, and the declaration of liberated Europe. This conference revealed early tensions between the Allied powers that would later contribute to the Cold War.

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July 17 - August 2, 1945: Potsdam Conference

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July 17 - August 2, 1945: Potsdam Conference

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The final 'Big Three' meeting (now with Truman replacing the deceased Roosevelt) took place at Cecilienhof Palace. The conference finalized decisions about post-war Germany, reparations, and the ongoing war with Japan. Growing mistrust between the Soviet Union and Western Allies became increasingly apparent during these negotiations.

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August 6, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

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August 6, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

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The United States dropped the first atomic bomb, codenamed 'Little Boy,' on Hiroshima. The devastating attack demonstrated America's technological superiority and newfound nuclear capability, which would become a crucial factor in Cold War relations. The bombing killed approximately 140,000 people and destroyed 90% of the city.

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August 9, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

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August 9, 1945: Atomic Bombing of Nagasaki

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Three days after Hiroshima, the second atomic bomb, 'Fat Man,' was dropped on Nagasaki. The attack killed approximately 74,000 people and led to Japan's surrender, ending World War II. The United States' monopoly on nuclear weapons would significantly influence early Cold War diplomacy.

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February 9, 1946: Stalin's Election Speech

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February 9, 1946: Stalin's Election Speech

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Speaking at the Bolshoi Theatre, Stalin delivered a confrontational speech declaring capitalism and communism incompatible, effectively setting the stage for the Cold War. He emphasized the Soviet Union's need to rapidly industrialize to protect itself from Western threats, marking a clear shift toward hostile East-West relations.

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March 5, 1946: Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech

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March 5, 1946: Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech

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At Westminster College, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered his famous 'Iron Curtain' speech, declaring that an 'iron curtain' had descended across Europe, dividing East from West. This speech crystallized the West's growing awareness of Soviet expansionism and is often considered the symbolic start of the Cold War.

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March 12, 1947: Announcement of the Truman Doctrine

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March 12, 1947: Announcement of the Truman Doctrine

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President Truman addressed Congress, requesting $400 million in aid for Greece and Turkey to combat communist influence. This speech established the Truman Doctrine, which pledged American support to nations resisting communist expansion, marking the official adoption of the containment policy that would guide U.S. foreign policy throughout the Cold War.