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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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Though technically part of WWII, the atomic bombing of Hiroshima demonstrated American nuclear capabilities and marked the beginning of the atomic age. This event would significantly influence Soviet-American relations and spark the nuclear arms race of the Cold War.

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March 12, 1947: Truman Doctrine Announced

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March 12, 1947: Truman Doctrine Announced

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President Harry Truman established the Truman Doctrine, pledging American support to democratic nations under threat from authoritarian forces. This policy of containment became a cornerstone of American Cold War strategy.

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June 1948 - May 1949: Berlin Blockade and Airlift

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June 1948 - May 1949: Berlin Blockade and Airlift

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The Soviet Union blocked Western access to West Berlin, attempting to force the Allies out. In response, the US and UK organized the Berlin Airlift, flying in supplies to sustain the city for 11 months until the Soviets lifted the blockade.

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The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was established as a military alliance between North American and European nations to counter Soviet influence. This marked a formal military coalition against communist expansion.

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October 1, 1949: Communist China Established

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October 1, 1949: Communist China Established

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Mao Zedong proclaimed the establishment of the People's Republic of China after communist forces won the Chinese Civil War. This shifted the balance of power in Asia and created another major communist state.

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North Korean forces invaded South Korea, leading to U.S. intervention under UN authority. This conflict became one of the most significant proxy wars of the Cold War era, ending in 1953 with Korea still divided.

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The closest the Cold War came to nuclear war. The US discovered Soviet nuclear missiles in Cuba, leading to a 13-day standoff between Kennedy and Khrushchev. The crisis ended with Soviet withdrawal of the missiles.

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August 13, 1961: Berlin Wall Construction Begins

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August 13, 1961: Berlin Wall Construction Begins

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East Germany began construction of the Berlin Wall, physically dividing East and West Berlin. The wall became the most powerful symbol of the Iron Curtain and the Cold War division of Europe.

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NASA's Apollo 11 mission successfully landed humans on the moon, with Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin becoming the first humans to walk on lunar surface. This marked a major victory in the Space Race against the Soviet Union.

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The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, leading to a decade-long conflict. The US supported Afghan resistance fighters, turning Afghanistan into another significant Cold War proxy battlefield.

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November 9, 1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall

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November 9, 1989: Fall of the Berlin Wall

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East Germany announced that all citizens could visit West Germany, leading to the fall of the Berlin Wall. This historic event symbolized the end of the Cold War and led to German reunification.

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December 26, 1991: Dissolution of the USSR

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December 26, 1991: Dissolution of the USSR

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Though slightly outside our timeline, this event marked the official end of the Cold War. The Soviet Union dissolved into 15 independent republics, with Boris Yeltsin becoming the president of the new Russian Federation.