Cold War Chronicles: A Historical Map Journey by Uncle Sam

1989: Berlin wall Fallen!

iyanat5_ — 2024-04-16 12:20:18 UTC

The spokesperson for communist Berlin finally announces that people would be permitted to travel from east and west berlin. In 1990, the reunification of west and east berlin was made official.

1962: The Cuban Missile Crisis

iyanat5_ — 2024-04-16 12:20:18 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day confrontation that brought the world to the brink of nuclear war. It began when American spy planes discovered Soviet nuclear missiles on Cuban soil, leading to a tense standoff between the US and the Soviet Union.

1950-1953: The Korean War

iyanat5_ — 2024-04-16 12:20:18 UTC

The Korean War was a significant conflict that saw North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, fighting against South Korea and a United Nations force led by the United States. This war underscored the global nature of the Cold War's ideological battles.

1955-1975: The Vietnam War

iyanat5_ — 2024-04-16 12:20:18 UTC

The Vietnam War was a protracted conflict that pitted the communist forces of North Vietnam, supported by its communist allies, against South Vietnam and its principal ally, the United States. This war became a central battleground of the Cold War, exemplifying the US strategy of containing communism.

Apollo 11 Launched

iyanat5_ — 2024-04-16 12:20:18 UTC

The Space Race was a competition between the United States and the Soviet Union to achieve significant milestones in space exploration. America was determined to win the race and eventually with the creation of the Apollo 11 was successful in getting Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin into space. It symbolized the Cold War's technological rivalry, with both nations seeking to demonstrate their superiority.

Greek Civil War Fought

iyanat5_ — 2024-04-16 12:32:16 UTC

Greece communists tried to overthrow the Greek government to create their own. As a response, U.S president created the Truman Doctrine and promised to contain communism.

President Nixon Visits Communist China

iyanat5_ — 2024-04-16 12:40:22 UTC

By the 1970's, the United State began to thaw the issues of the cold war. For example, Nixons visit to communist China which normalized relations with China and drove a wedge between the Soviet Union and China.

Sputnik Launched 1957

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Formation of the warsaw pact

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Washington D.C. NATO Established 1949

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Berlin Airlift 1945

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Bay of Pigs invasion occuring

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Marshall Plan

josephj117_ — 2024-04-19 12:32:01 UTC