cold war timeline by MARANDIA RHODES

Yalta conference drafts post-war plan. (Feb 1945)

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The Yalta Conference a moment during World War II. It was attended by the three main Allied leaders, President Franklin Roosevelt (United States), Winston Churchill (United Kingdom),Joseph Stalin (Soviet Union).

Hiroshima and Nagasaki (Aug 1945)

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The United States used nuclear weapons in war, dropping atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These bombings caused a significant loss of lives, with deaths ranging from 129,000 to 226,000 casualties, most of whom were civilians. The impact was destructive, and the long-term effects of radiation exposure affected survivors for years.

Winston Churchill's Iron Curtain Speech in Fulton, MO. (March 1946)

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Churchill addressed tensions between Europe and the Soviet Union. Churchill called for a strong partnership between the United States and the United Kingdom to face the challenges the Soviet Union and the importance of partnership among English-speaking nations.

Truman Doctrine first applied in Greek Civil War (March 12, 1947)

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A Doctrine that States the United States will give countries that are on the verge of communism money, weapons, and other war goods. These items would help the country fight off communism.

Marshall plan is announced to rebuild Europe (June 1947)

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Marshell proposes that the USA gives money to rebuild Europe. This money is free and is used for food, shelter, ext. The US does this because this would make communism look bad instead of good.

H-Bomb Tested by USA on Bikini Atoll (3/1/1945)

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This is where the atomic bomb was tested. The US tested both h-bombs and a-bombs

June 1948: Berlin Blockade and Airlift Begins

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Soviet Union blocked all rail, road, and canal access to the western sectors of Berlin. This was in response to the economic aid provided by the United States and other Western Allies to Germany and their efforts to introduce a single currency in the zones they occupied. The blockade led to a crisis as around 2.5 million civilians in West Berlin were cut off from essential supplies.

April 4, 1949: NATO Alliance formed

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This alliance was established by the United States and 11 other Western nations as a collective defense pact to counter the Soviet Union’s influence in Europe after World War 2

Aug 20, 1949: Russia tests its first atomic bomb

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The test,“First Lightning,” was a significant moment in the Cold War, marking the end of the United States’ monopoly on nuclear weapons.

1955: The Transfermium Wars Begin

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scientist found new elements and both sides were trying to the be the first to discover these elements. when one side would find one the other would not recognize the element so that other side could discover the element.

Oct 1, 1949: Mao Zedong wins Chinese Civil War and creates the People’s Republic of China.

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the communist party in China won the civil war. this was the end of much suffering. this was also when china became communist.

may 1960: U2 spy plane shot down over the USSR

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Russia was able to shoot down a spy plan. Garry powers was flying the plane. Once Garry survived the crash he was sentenced to prison till the USA made a spy trade with Russia.

April 1961: Failed Bay of Pigs Invasion

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the US dropped off Cubans at the bay of pigs to stop the spread of communist. this caused Castro to run to Russia and ask for military

Oct, 1962: Cuban Missile Crisis

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this was the closest thing to making the cold war warm. Americans blockade Cuba and inspects Soviet Union. We take our missles out of Italy and turkey, and Soviet union take out missiles from Cuba.

July 1963: Nuclear Test Ban Treaty ratified

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The treaty banned nuclear weapons tests in the atmosphere, in outer space, and underwater. While it did not prohibit underground tests, explosions should not cause radioactive debris to be outside the territorial limits of the state conducting the tests

August 1964: Gulf of Tonkin incident and resolution

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communist George Washington show me Lynn gets Vietnam from the french. There is then a civil war between north and south Vietnam for there fight not for and for communism. Then there was an attack on American ships and this would cause the Vietnam war.

April 1965: US Marines sent to Dominican Republic to fight Communism

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The goal was to restore peace and stability in the Dominican Republic. U.S. forces worked with troops from the Organization of American States (OAS) during this. The conflict lasted until July 1, 1966, with the U.S. playing a crucial role in maintaining order

July 1965: US announcement to dispatch 200,000 US troops to Vietnam

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President Lyndon B. Johnson ordered an increase in U.S. military forces in Vietnam, raising the troop count from 75,000 to 125,000. To meet the manpower requirements, the monthly draft calls were doubled, rising from 17,000 to 35,000. Johnson reaffirmed the U.S.'s commitment to seeking a negotiated end to the war and appealed to the United Nations and its member states for assistance in achieving this goal.

1966: B-52s Bomb N. Vietnam in Operation Rolling Thunder

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the United states bombing North Vietnam. they caused many deaths and this was a last resort for America they were loosing troops fast. this bombing would last for 3 years.

Aug 1968: Red Army crush Czechoslovakian revolt

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the red army are destroying Europe. The Soviet Union has puppet Governments like Czechoslovakian. Later the Checks got away from communism and became more open to things like freedom of religion and freedom of speech.

Feb, 1972 President Nixon visits China

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Nixon went to china and he wanted to be on good terms with china. this would take about a decade to fix the bonds with china. without this partnership the states would not have all the items for cheap.

July 1972: SALT I signed

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this is a limit on How many nukes each country can have. this treaty worked for a while but there was a 2nd SALT.

Jan 1979: US and China officially establish diplomatic relations and trade & Panda Diplomacy

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The states restore all relations with China. China gives us Panda. the panda's names are shing shing and ching ching.

Feb 1979: Sino-Vietnamese War

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The states helped south Vietnam with the communist north but after the states backed out of the war the south fell to communism. Vietnam then went into a war with china and both china and Vietnam's claimed victory.

Nov. 1979: Shah of Iran overthrown; Iran Hostage Crisis begins

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the states help keep the king of Iran because we like there oil and there stable. The king likes the US and he wants to modernize Iran. he gets overthrown and the new government is anti-USA

Feb, 1950: McCarthyism and the Red Scare takes hold in the US

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During this time there was fear of communist influence within American institutions. Joseph McCarthy led investigations and hearings to expose communist of various areas of the U.S. government

1950-1953: Korean War

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It began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea. North Korea was supported by China and the Soviet Union, while South Korea was supported by the United States and United Nations Command The war resulted in significant casualties and had lasting geopolitical for the region.

March 1954: KGB established

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primary security and intelligence agency for the Soviet Union. It was both an intelligence agency and a force of secret police. Under the leadership of Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev, the KGB was created to serve as the sword and shield of the Communist

March 1954: CIA helps overthrow unfriendly governments in Iran and Guatemala

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CIA orchestrated the overthrow of the democratically elected Guatemalan President Jacobo Árbenz, for military dictatorship. PBSuccess, was driven by Cold War concerns he events in Guatemala were modeled after the successful Iranian coup in 1953, which also involved the CIA.

Nov 1956: Rebellion put down in Hungary

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The Hungarian Revolution was an attempted countrywide revolt against the government of the Hungarian People’s Republic. It began in Budapest when university students protested against the USSR’s domination of Hungary through the Stalinist government. The revolt lasted 12 days before being Soviet forces won on November 4, 1956. Thousands were killed, and nearly million Hungarians fled the country.

Aug 1957: USSR launches first ICBM

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the Soviet Union launched the world’s first intercontinental ballistic missile ICBM. Developed during the Cold War, the R-7 achieved a range of 8,500 km and played a crucial role in launching Sputnik 1 the first artificial satellite. Its success marked a pivotal moment in the Space Race and set the stage for further advancements in space exploration and missile technology

Oct 4, 1957: Sputnik launched into orbit short summary

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On October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union made history by launching Sputnik, the world’s first artificial satellite. This event marked the beginning of the Space Age. Sputnik weighed 184 pounds and orbited the Earth every 90 minutes. The launch of Sputnik also ignited the space race between the United States and the Soviet Union, leading to significant advancements in space exploration

Jan 1959: Fidel Castro takes power in Cuba

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Fidel Castro assumed power in Cuba after leading a successful guerrilla campaign against the right wing dictator Fulgencio Batista. Castro became the prime minister of Cuba, and his revolutionary government transformed the country into the first communist state in the Western Hemisphere. The Cuban Revolution marked a significant turning point in the nation’s history

May 1960: U2 spy plane shot down over the USSR

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the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics shot down an American spy plane in Soviet airspace. The aircraft was pilot by Francis Gary Powers, who was on a mission deep inside the USSR. The plane was hit by a air missile and crashed near what is now Yekaterinburg.

Aug 17, 1961: Construction of the Berlin Wall begins

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The Berlin Wall, constructed by the Communist government of the GDR in 1961, separated West Berlin from East Berlin and the GDR. It was designed to prevent people from escaping to the West and remained in place until its fall in 1989

July 20, 1969: Apollo 11 lands on the moon

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astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin successfully landed on the Moon, with Armstrong becoming the first person to step onto its surface.

1971: Publication of the Pentagon papers

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collection of classified documents leaked in 1971. These papers revealed the U.S. government’s actions during the Vietnam War, including secret expansions and military operations. The leak by Daniel Ellsberg led to public awareness

Sept. 1973: US supported coup overthrows Chilean government

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CIA-supported coup in Chile overthrew the government Salvador Allende, leading to a 17 year dictatorship under General Augusto Pinochet. The resulted in the death, imprisonment, and disappearance of thousands of political activists.

Oct. 1973: Egypt and Syria attack Israel; Egypt requests Soviet aid

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Egypt and Syria launched a coordinated surprise attack on Israeli forces in the Sinai Peninsula and the Golan Heights. This conflict lasted nearly three weeks. Israel lost the attack and regained lost ground

April 17, 1975: S. Vietnam falls to Communist N. Vietnam

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the Republic of Vietnam fell to Communist troops from North Vietnam, marking the end of the Vietnam War. U.S. involvement in the war had stoped in 1973 with a cease fire agreement, but fighting continued between North and South Vietnam

Feb 1976: Soviet and Cuban forces help to install Communist government in Angola

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MPLA backed by the Soviet Union and Cuba, eventually gained control and established a socialist regime in Angola.

Jan 1979: US and China officially establish diplomatic relations and trade & Panda Diplomacy short responce

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the United States recognized the PRC and established diplomatic relations with it. This decision coincided with the end of U.S. official recognition of the Republic of China. President Jimmy Carter also announced the withdrawal of all U.S. military personnel from Taiwan

Dec. 1979: Soviet forces invade Afghanistan

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The Soviets remained in Afghanistan until mid-February 198912. The conflict arose after the Afghan centrist government was overthrown by left-wing military officers, leading to insurgencies by Islamic mujahideen group.

Feb 22, 1980: US Hockey defeats USSR at winter olympics in Lake Placid, NY

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“Miracle on Ice,” the United States hockey team defeated the Soviet Union 4–3 during the Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. The U.S. team, composed mostly of amateur players, won against the heavily favored Soviet team This iconic moment remains one of the most memorable events in U.S. sports history

June-Aug 1980: US Boycotts Summer Olympics in Moscow

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The United States led a boycott of the games to protest the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in late 1979.

1983: Reagan proposes SDI or “Star Wars”

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The program aimed to create a missile defense system to protect the US from potential nuclear attacks from the Soviet Union. Its goal was to stop nuclear weapons by developing advanced weapon concepts, including lasers and ground and spacebased missile systems

Oct 1983: US troops invade and overthrow regime in Grenada

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President Ronald Reagan ordered U.S. forces to invade Grenada, because a threat posed by the Marxist regime to American nationals on the Caribbean island. Approximately 1,000 Americans were in Grenada at the time, many of them students at the island’s medical school. Within a week, Grenada’s government was overthrown.

My Video

mrhodes251 — 2024-05-23 03:37:46 UTC

the US and Soviet rivalry during the Cold War had ideological clashes, an arms race, and covert methods to gain influence, all while avoiding full-scale war

July-Aug, 1984: Eastern Bloc boycotts LA Summer Olympics

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Summer Olympics held in Los Angeles, the Eastern Bloc countries, led by the Soviet Union, boycotted the games.

1985: Gorbachev begins “glasnost” and “perestroika” in efforts to reform the USSR

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Mikhail Gorbachev, the leader of the Soviet Union, initiated policies of glasnost and perestroika Glasnost encouraged open discussion of political and social problems, while perestroika aimed at fixing issues within the USSR

Jan 1989: Soviet troops withdraw from Afghanistan

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the Soviet Union withdrew its troops from Afghanistan, ending a decade-long military intervention in the country.

1989: Poland, Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria and Romania oust Communist governments short responce

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revolutions swept through Central and Eastern Europe, leading to the ousting of Communist governments in several countries.

June 1989: Tiananmen Square Massacre

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series of protests and demonstrations in China during the spring of 1989. These events accrued on the night of June 3

Nov. 1989: Berlin Wall falls

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Germany from West Germany crumbled. This marked the beginning of the wall’s destruction and the figurative Iron Curtain being discarded.

May 1990: Boris Yeltsin elected as President of Russia

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Boris Yeltsin was elected as the President of Russia. His election marked a significant moment in Russian history, as he became the first popularly-elected head of state in the country

Oct. 3, 1990: Germany Reunited

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Germany was officially reunified after decades of division. This event marked the end of the Cold War era and the reunification of East and West Germany. The Berlin Wall, which had separated the two parts of the country fell

Aug, 1991: USSR dissolved - 15 Republics gain independence, including Russia. short responce

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USSR was officially dissolved. This event led to cause of 15 independent states, including Russia. The marked the end of the Cold War

May 1955: Warsaw Pact formed

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The Warsaw Pact was known as the Warsaw Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance