Cold War Timeline by Larry De Los Santos https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf en-us 2023-03-10 05:15:55 UTC 2023-03-10 16:30:33 UTC hello@padlet.com Civil National Defense (May 20, 1941) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511417610 Civil National Defense was a program established in the United States during World War II to prepare civilians for potential attacks on the home front. The program provided training and information to citizens on how to protect themselves and their communities during wartime, including measures such as blackouts and air raid drills. It was implemented across the country from 1941 to 1945 and was seen as an important part of the war effort, helping to increase civilian preparedness and morale. Photo from: https://www.britannica.com/topic/civil-defense]]> 2023-03-10 06:12:56 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511417610 Nuclear Arms Race (1945-1991) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511421677 The Nuclear Arms Race was a competition between the US and USSR to develop more advanced nuclear weapons, which began in the 1940s and continued through the Cold War. The race led to a significant increase in nuclear weapons stockpiles and heightened tensions between the two superpowers. Chart showing the stockpile of weapons from: https://www.ducksters.com/history/cold_war/arms_race.php]]> 2023-03-10 06:18:19 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511421677 Yalta Conference (February 4-11, 1945) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511424714 The Yalta Conference took place from February 4-11, 1945, in Yalta, Crimea, and was contained leaders of the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union. The conference was held to discuss the post-World War II reorganization of Europe and to plan for the defeat of Germany. The event led to the split of Germany and the emergence of the Cold War.
Obtained from: https://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/yalta-conference]]> 2023-03-10 06:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511424714 Postdam Conference (July 17 - August 2, 1945) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511436783 Similarly to the Yalta Conference, the Potsdam Conference was held after the defeat of Germany and included the new US President, Truman, who was more suspicious of the Soviet Union than his predecessor, Roosevelt. Conference was to discuss post-World War II arrangements for Europe. The event solidified the post-war borders of Germany and established the occupation zones. Obtained from: https://www.britannica.com/event/Potsdam-Conference]]> 2023-03-10 06:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511436783 Truman Doctrine (March 12, 1947) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511440901 The Truman Doctrine was announced in March 1947, in a speech by U.S. President Harry S. Truman. It happened in Washington, D.C. and it was a response to the Soviet Union's expansionist policies. The doctrine provided economic and military aid to Greece and Turkey and signaled the United States' commitment to containing communism. Its impact was significant in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the Cold War. Photo from: https://www.historyonthenet.com/the-truman-doctrine]]> 2023-03-10 06:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511440901 Policy of Containment (March 12, 1947) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511450788 The policy of containment was a United States foreign policy designed to stop the spread of communism. It was announced in 1947 by President Harry Truman. The policy had a significant impact on US foreign policy, shaping it for decades to come, and played a role in several international conflicts, including the Korean War and the Vietnam War. Obtained from: https://www.mrallsophistory.com/revision/containment-policy-first-suggested-24th-september-1946.html]]> 2023-03-10 06:56:31 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511450788 Marshall Plan (April 3, 1948) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511453401 The Marshall Plan was a U.S. initiative to aid Western Europe, providing economic and technical assistance to rebuild the region after World War II. The plan was proposed by Secretary of State George Marshall and was signed into law on April 3, 1948. The aid was seen as essential to prevent the spread of communism in Europe and helped to stabilize the region, promoting economic growth and rebuilding infrastructure.
Photo from: https://www.politico.com/story/2016/04/this-day-in-politics-april-3-1948-221464]]> 2023-03-10 06:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511453401 NATO Formed (April 4, 1949) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511456386 NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) was formed on April 4, 1949, in Washington D.C. It was a military alliance between Western European countries and the United States, created because of the threat of Soviet expansion in Europe after World War II. The impact of NATO was that it provided a defense system for its members against any potential Soviet threats.
Obtained from: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/founding-nato]]> 2023-03-10 07:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511456386 Duck and Cover (1950's) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511457990 Duck and Cover was a public safety campaign promoted in the United States during the 1950s. It was launched in response to the fear of a nuclear attack by the Soviet Union. The campaign encouraged people to "duck and cover" to proctect themselves from a blast due to an explosion. The impact of the campaign was it helped to promote awareness and a sense of preparedness among the public. Obtained from: https://www.oregonhistoryproject.org/articles/historical-records/duck-and-cover-civil-defense-pamphlet/#.ZArWZ3bMKUk]]> 2023-03-10 07:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511457990 Mcarthyism (March 28, 1950) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511460687 McCarthyism was a period of intense anti-communist suspicion and persecution in the United States during the late 1940s and 1950s. It was led by Senator Joseph McCarthy, who claimed that communists had infiltrated the government, the military, and other parts of American society. The era was full of investigations, trials, and blacklists of suspected communists and their sympathizers, causing many people to lose their jobs and reputations. The impact of McCarthyism was significant, leading to a climate of fear and distrust among American people. Obtained from: https://www.wnyc.org/story/joseph-r-mccarthy-a-speech-against-harry-s-truman/]]> 2023-03-10 07:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511460687 Operation Ivy Mike (November 1, 1952) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511463058 Operation Ivy Mike was a test of a hydrogen bomb conducted by the United States on November 1, 1952, on the island of Elugelab in the Enewetak Atoll of the Pacific Ocean. The test was part of the U.S. effort to develop more powerful nuclear weapons and maintain a technological advantage over the Soviet Union. The successful test marked a major breakthrough in the development of the hydrogen bomb and significantly escalated the nuclear arms race between the U.S. and the USSR. Obtained from: https://www.atomicarchive.com/history/hydrogen-bomb/page-13.html]]> 2023-03-10 07:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511463058 USSR Tests Nukes (1949-1962) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511467087 The USSR began testing nuclear weapons in 1949 and continued to do so until 1962. These tests took place in various locations within the Soviet Union, including the Semipalatinsk Test Site in Kazakhstan which is shown in the image. The USSR conducted these tests as part of their arms race with the United States and to assert their military might on the global stage. The event had a significant impact on international relations, escalating Cold War tensions and leading to the infamous nuclear arms race between the two superpowers.
Obtained from: https://nsarchive.gwu.edu/briefing-book/nuclear-vault/2019-09-09/detection-first-soviet-nuclear-test-september-1949]]> 2023-03-10 07:14:34 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511467087 Iron Curtain Speech (March 5, 1946) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511469333 On March 5, 1946, former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill gave his famous Iron Curtain Speech in Fulton, Missouri, in the United States. The speech was a warning about the growing Soviet influence in Eastern Europe and the division of Europe into two opposing blocs. The speech helped to bring attention to the emerging Cold War and the need for a containment policy to prevent the spread of communism.

Obtained from: https://time.com/3733955/winston-churchill-did-not-coin-the-phrase-iron-curtain/]]> 2023-03-10 07:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511469333 Communist Takeover of Czechoslovakia (February 25, 1948) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511470786 The Communist takeover of Czechoslovakia occurred on February 25, 1948, in Prague, Czechoslovakia. The Communist Party seized control of the government, and the country became a Soviet state. The event had a significant impact on the Cold War, as it showed that the Soviet Union was willing to use force to spread communism in Europe.
Obtained from: https://jacobin.com/2018/03/czechoslovakia-1948-communist-party-repression/]]> 2023-03-10 07:19:02 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511470786 Korean War (1950-1953) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511472284 The Korean War was a military conflict between North Korea, supported by China and the Soviet Union, and South Korea, supported by the United States and other UN member countries. It began on June 25, 1950, when North Korea invaded South Korea. The war lasted for three years until an agreement was signed in 1953, resulting in the division of Korea into two separate nations. The conflict impacted the Cold War, displaying the willingness of the United States' containment policy.
Obtained from: https://vividmaps.com/korean-war/]]> 2023-03-10 07:20:26 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511472284 Vietnam War (1955-1975) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511479006 The Vietnam War was a conflict that took place between 1955-1975 in Vietnam. It was a result of the Cold War and the spread of communism, with the North Vietnamese communist government seeking to unify the country under their rule. The war had a significant impact, leading to the deaths of millions of people, significant political unrest in the US, and a shift in global power dynamics.
Obtained from: https://mapsontheweb.zoom-maps.com/post/638397427009912832/vietnam-war-1955-1975-by-serbiamaps]]> 2023-03-10 07:27:39 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511479006 Suez Crisis (October-November 1956) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511482973 The Suez Crisis occurred in October-November 1956, primarily in Egypt's Suez Canal. The crisis began when Egypt nationalized the canal, which was previously controlled by Britain and France. These countries, along with Israel, invaded Egypt to regain control of the canal, but the United States and the Soviet Union intervened and forced them to withdraw. The crisis marked the end of Britain and France as major world powers and marked the beginning of the United States and the Soviet Union's increased influence in the Middle East.
Obtained from: http://www.passia.org/maps/view/17]]> 2023-03-10 07:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511482973 Warsaw Pact (May 14, 1955) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511485298 The Warsaw Pact was a military alliance formed by the Soviet Union in response to the creation of NATO. It was signed on May 14, 1955, in Warsaw, Poland. The pact solidified military alliance between the Soviet Union and its allies. The alliance was dissolved in 1991 with the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Obtained from: https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/warsaw-pact]]> 2023-03-10 07:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511485298 President Ike's "Atoms for Peace" Speech (December 8, 1953) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511486981 On December 8, 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower delivered his "Atoms for Peace" speech before the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The speech proposed that atomic energy be used for peaceful purposes and called for the establishment of an international atomic energy agency to oversee the distribution and regulation of nuclear technology. The speech helped to ease Cold War tensions and initiated a new era of nuclear diplomacy. Obtained from: https://voicesofdemocracy.umd.edu/dwight-d-eisenhower-atoms-for-peace-8-december-1953/]]> 2023-03-10 07:36:11 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511486981 Berlin Blockade (June 24, 1948 – May 12, 1949) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511490726 The Berlin Blockade was a Soviet attempt to block access to West Berlin in response to the unification of the American, British and French occupation zones. It started on June 24, 1948, and lasted until May 12, 1949. The Soviet Union hoped to gain control of all of Berlin, but the Western Allies successfully sent supplies by simply flying over, resulting in a victory for the West. Obtained from: https://www.defense.gov/News/Feature-Stories/story/Article/3072635/the-berlin-airlift-what-it-was-its-importance-in-the-cold-war/]]> 2023-03-10 07:40:02 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511490726 Berlin Airlift (June 24, 1948 – September 30, 1949) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511493131 The Berlin Airlift was a massive effort by the United States and other Western powers to deliver vital supplies to the people of West Berlin, which had been blockaded by the Soviet Union in an attempt to gain control of the city. The airlift began on June 24, 1948, and continued until September 30, 1949, and took place primarily at Tempelhof Airport in Berlin. The operation was a huge success, demonstrating the West's determination to resist Soviet policies and promoting alliance between America and European nations.

Obtained from: https://www.britannica.com/event/Berlin-blockade]]> 2023-03-10 07:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511493131 U-2 incident (May 1, 1960) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511503583 On May 1, 1960, a US U-2 spy plane was shot down by the Soviet Union over Soviet territory, causing somewhat of a crisis. The incident occurred in Soviet airspace near Sverdlovsk. The U-2 was on a mission to gather information about Soviet missile capabilities, and its destruction led to increased tensions between the US and USSR.
Obtained from: https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/u2-spy-incident]]> 2023-03-10 07:53:33 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511503583 Communist Revolution in China (1949) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511511080 The Communist Revolution in China occurred in 1949, led by Mao Zedong and the Chinese Communist Party. The revolution took place throughout China and its result was the establishment of the People's Republic of China. The revolution had a significant impact, as it shifted the balance of power in Asia and increased tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Obtained from: https://www.britannica.com/event/Chinese-Civil-War]]> 2023-03-10 08:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511511080 Guatemala (Jun 18, 1954 – Jun 27, 1954) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511515464 In 1954, a US-backed coup overthrew the democratically-elected government of Guatemala. The coup was carried out because of fears that the government was leaning towards communism. It happened in Guatemala City and the impact of the event was the US becoming increasingly involved in anti-communist activities in Latin America.

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]]> 2023-03-10 08:06:48 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511515464 John F Kennedy’s Cold War Policy (1960) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511522056 When John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon were first put into power they stated their policies of making sure to continue the containment of communism and prevent its spread. The impact of this was continued reassurance of communism being contained.
Obtained from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kennedy_Doctrine]]> 2023-03-10 08:14:08 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511522056 Rosenburg Executions (June 19, 1953) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511525810 The Rosenberg Executions occurred on June 19, 1953, in Sing Sing prison, New York. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg were convicted of passing secrets to the Soviet Union. Their execution created controversy and debate over the fairness of their trial, with many arguing that they were unfairly targeted due to their political beliefs. The event further heightened tensions between the US and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Obtained from: https://npg.si.edu/es/blog/execution-julius-and-ethel-rosenberg-june-19-1953]]> 2023-03-10 08:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511525810 KGB Establishment (March 13, 1954) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511532201 The KGB, or Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti, was established on March 13, 1954, in the Soviet Union. It was the main security agency responsible for domestic and foreign surveillance, as well as counterintelligence operations. The establishment of the KGB had a significant impact on the Cold War, as it played a key role in Soviet surveillance. Obtained from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emblema_KGB.svg]]> 2023-03-10 08:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511532201 Sputnik Launched (October 4, 1957 ) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511535385 Sputnik was the first satellite launched into space by the Soviet Union on October 4, 1957. It happened in Baikonur Cosmodrome, Kazakhstan. The launch shocked the United States and the world, triggering the space race between the two superpowersr. The event had a significant impact on science, technology, and education, as it led to increased investments in space research and education in the US as they felt they were behind.
Obtained: https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/4-687-video]]> 2023-03-10 08:28:19 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511535385 Fidel Castro Takes Over Cuba (January 1, 1959) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511540161 Fidel Castro took over Cuba in 1959 after leading a revolution against the Cuban government. He established a communist regime and became a close ally of the Soviet Union. The event had a significant impact on the Cold War as it brought a communist government close to the United States, leading to increased tension.

Obtained from: https://www.cnbc.com/2016/11/26/fidel-castro-the-life-of-a-revolutionary.html]]> 2023-03-10 08:33:12 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511540161 Bay of Pigs (April 17, 1961) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511560143 The Bay of Pigs invasion was a failed attempt by the United States to overthrow Fidel Castro's communist government. It occurred on April 17, 1961, in the Bay of Pigs, Cuba. The invasion was intended to stop the spread of communism in the Western Hemisphere. It intensified the tensions of the Cold War and increased Castro's support from the Soviet Union. 

Obtained from: https://www.history.com/news/5-things-you-might-not-know-about-the-bay-of-pigs-invasion]]> 2023-03-10 08:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511560143 Assassination of JFK (November 22, 1963) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511562513 On November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. The assassination took place while he was riding in an open car through Dealey Plaza. The exact motive behind the assassination is still of debate and controversy, but Lee Harvey Oswald was identified as the murderer. The impact of the assassination was significant and it led to an increase in Cold War tensions, as well as a period of reflection in the United States.

Obtained from: https://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/jfk-assassination]]> 2023-03-10 08:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511562513 Dwight D Eisenhower policy of Containment (1953–61) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511564912 Eisenhower's policy of containment aimed to stop the spread of communism, implemented from 1953-1961 in Europe and Asia. It reduced tensions between the US and the Soviet Union, limiting communism's spread during the Cold War.

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Obtained from: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/why-berlin-wall-built-fell]]> 2023-03-10 09:02:26 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511567315 Cuban Missile Crisis (October 1962) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511571340 In October 1962, the Cuban Missile Crisis occurred when the US discovered Soviet missile installations in Cuba, leading to a tense standoff between the two superpowers. The crisis was caused by Cold War tensions and ultimately led to a negotiated settlement where US removed missiles from Turkey, marking the closest the world has come to nuclear war and prompting efforts to reduce tensions during the Cold War.

Obtained from: https://www.history.com/topics/cold-war/cuban-missile-crisis]]> 2023-03-10 09:07:23 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511571340 Nuclear Test Ban Treaty Ratified (September 24, 1963) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511573226 The Nuclear Test Ban Treaty was ratified on September 24, 1963, by the United States, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom. The treaty banned all nuclear weapons testing in the atmosphere, outer space, and underwater. It happened in Moscow, Russia. The treaty was signed to reduce the risk of nuclear war and limit the arms race between the US and the Soviet Union. The treaty helped ease tensions between the two superpowers during the Cold War and was an important step towards nuclear disarmament.
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]]> 2023-03-10 09:09:17 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511573226 Gulf of Tonkin Incident (August 2, 1964) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511576315 The Gulf of Tonkin Incident happened on August 2, 1964, when North Vietnamese forces allegedly attacked American destroyers in the Gulf of Tonkin. The incident escalated U.S. military involvement in Vietnam, impacting the Cold War by deepening American involvement in the conflict,

Obtained from: https://theworld.org/stories/2017-09-14/what-really-happened-gulf-tonkin-1964]]> 2023-03-10 09:12:10 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511576315 Detente (1960s - 1979) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511578748 Détente was a period of reduced tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union, which began in the late 1960s and ended in the late 1970s. It was marked by diplomatic exchanges, arms control agreements, and limited trade and cultural exchanges. Détente helped to reduce the risk of nuclear war and improve relations between the two superpowers.

Obtained from: http://www.inquiriesjournal.com/articles/1439/detente-studies-in-the-cold-war-international-history-questions-unmarked]]> 2023-03-10 09:14:31 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511578748 NSC 68 (April 14, 1950) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511584073 NSC-68 was a secret document created in 1950 by the US National Security Council in response to the perceived Soviet threat. It called for increased defense spending and a more aggressive foreign policy, leading to a significant escalation of tensions.
Obtained from: https://www.cfr.org/blog/twe-remembers-nsc-68]]> 2023-03-10 09:20:19 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511584073 Nixon Doctrine (July 25, 1969) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511590039 The Nixon Doctrine was announced in 1969 as a shift away from direct military involvement in allies' defense. It reduced U.S. military commitments and presence but raised concerns about American reliability. It was a response to the Vietnam War and signaled a move towards a more isolationist foreign policy. Obtained from: https://warontherocks.com/2014/03/the-return-of-great-power-politics-re-examining-the-nixon-doctrine/


]]> 2023-03-10 09:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511590039 Watergate Scandal (June 17, 1972) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511593198 The Watergate scandal happened on June 17, 1972, when President Nixon's campaign members broke into the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate complex in Washington D.C. It involved illegal activities, led to Nixon's resignation, and damaged the public's trust in government institutions, contributing to a general sense of disillusionment and distrust in the government.
Obtained from: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/watergate-at-50-the-political-scandal-that-changed-washington/]]> 2023-03-10 09:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511593198 Tet Offensive (January 30, 1968) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511597282 The Tet Offensive was a surprise attack by North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces against South Vietnamese and American targets during the Vietnam War on January 30, 1968. It impacted public perception of the war and showed the resilience of the North Vietnamese, complicating the ongoing Cold War tensions.

Obtained from: https://www.npr.org/2018/01/29/580811124/military-victory-but-political-defeat-the-tet-offensive-50-years-later]]> 2023-03-10 09:33:58 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511597282 War Powers Act (November 7, 1973) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511600635 The War Powers Act was passed by Congress on November 7, 1973 to limit the president's power to commit US forces to war without Congressional approval, in response to the controversial Vietnam War. Its impact was primarily on US domestic politics.
Obtained from: https://www.sutori.com/item/war-powers-act-was-a-federal-law-intended-to-check-the-president-s-power-to-comm]]> 2023-03-10 09:37:05 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511600635 Yom Kipper War/OPEC (October 6, 1973) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511601539 In October 1973, Egypt and Syria launched a surprise attack on Israel during the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur, which led to the Yom Kippur War. This war resulted in an OPEC oil embargo as the Soviet Union supported Egypt and Syria while the United States supported Israel. 
Obtained from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yom_Kippur_War]]> 2023-03-10 09:37:59 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511601539 Apollo Missions (January 27, 1967) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511606262 The Apollo missions were a series of space missions conducted by the United States from 1961 to 1975, with the first manned mission (Apollo 1) launching on January 27, 1967. he successful landing of Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969, was a significant achievement for the US in the space race against the Soviet Union.
Obtained from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Aldrin_Apollo_11_original.jpg]]> 2023-03-10 09:42:11 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511606262 Kitchen Debates (July 24, 1959) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511608919 The Kitchen Debates occurred on July 24, 1959, in Moscow, between U.S. Vice President Richard Nixon and Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev. The impromptu debate took place in a model kitchen at an international trade fair, and centered on the relative merits of communism and capitalism. The event highlighted the ideological differences between the two superpowers
Obtained from: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:1959_Khrushchev,_Nixon,_Brezhnev.jpg]]> 2023-03-10 09:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511608919 SALT I (January 20, 1969) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511611044 SALT I was a treaty signed on January 20, 1969, in Moscow by the United States and the Soviet Union. It limited the number of ballistic missiles and nuclear submarines each nation could possess. SALT I was significant in reducing tensions between the two superpowers and paving the way for further arms control agreements.
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]]> 2023-03-10 09:46:26 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511611044 SALT II (June 18, 1979) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511613884 The SALT II agreement was signed on June 18, 1979, in Vienna, Austria, by the United States and the Soviet Union. The treaty aimed to limit strategic nuclear weapons and reduce the risk of nuclear war between the two superpowers. However, the treaty was never ratified by the US Senate due to concerns over Soviet intervention in Afghanistan.
Obtained from: https://www.britannica.com/event/Strategic-Arms-Limitation-Talks]]> 2023-03-10 09:48:40 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511613884 Great Society/Johnson (January 4, 1965) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511638066 The Great Society was a set of domestic programs initiated by President Lyndon B. Johnson in the 1960s, aimed at addressing poverty and social inequality in the United States. It was launched on May 22, 1964, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. 
Obtained from: https://www.politico.com/story/2019/01/04/lbj-unveils-great-society-program-1965-1079429]]> 2023-03-10 10:10:12 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511638066 Strategic Defense Initiative (March 23, 1983) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511640618 The Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), also known as "Star Wars," was announced by President Ronald Reagan on March 23, 1983. It was a proposed missile defense system that would use ground and space weapons to intercept and destroy incoming missiles. The SDI had a significant impact on the Cold War by increasing tensions between the US and the Soviet Union and contributing to the eventual collapse of the Soviet economy.
Obtained from: http://history12geoff.weebly.com/star-wars-and-strategic-defense-initiative.html]]> 2023-03-10 10:12:32 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511640618 Berlin Wall Falls (November 9, 1989) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511643030 The Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989, when the East German government announced that its citizens could freely travel to West Germany. This event happened in Berlin, Germany. The fall of the Berlin Wall was a significant turning point in the Cold War, signaling the end of Soviet domination in Eastern Europe and of the Cold War.

Obtained from: pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/11/03/berlin-walls-fall-marked-the-end-of-the-cold-war-for-the-american-public/]]> 2023-03-10 10:14:44 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511643030 Persian Gulf War (August 2, 1990) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511646078 The Persian Gulf War began on August 2, 1990, when Iraq invaded Kuwait. The conflict primarily took place in Kuwait and Iraq, with involvement from a union of international forces. 
Obtained from: https://www.britannica.com/event/Persian-Gulf-War]]> 2023-03-10 10:17:29 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511646078 Iran-Contra Scandal (November 1986) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511648640 In November 1986, the Iran-Contra scandal involved senior officials in the Reagan administration selling weapons to Iran in exchange for hostages and using the proceeds to fund Contra rebels in Nicaragua. It damaged the administration's credibility. 

Obtained from: https://nacla.org/blog/2011/10/14/iran-contra-remix-twenty-first-century]]> 2023-03-10 10:19:56 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511648640 Warsaw Pact End (July 1, 1991) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511651137 The Warsaw Pact officially ended on July 1, 1991. The decision was made by its member countries, following the collapse of the Soviet Union. The end of the Warsaw Pact contributed to the overall decline of Soviet influence in Europe and marked the end of the Cold War era.
Obtained from: https://usrussiarelations.org/2/timeline/after-the-fall/2]]> 2023-03-10 10:22:24 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511651137 USSR Dissolved (December 26, 1991) 21513112 https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511653994 The USSR dissolved on December 26, 1991, in Moscow, Russia. It happened because of various economic and political factors, including the failure of the Soviet economy and the growing demand for political reform. The impact of the event on the Cold War was significant, as it marked the end of the Soviet Union's role as a superpower and led to a significant shift in the balance of power in Americas favor.
Obtained from: https://www.wsws.org/en/topics/event/dissolution-soviet-union]]> 2023-03-10 10:25:12 UTC https://padlet.com/21513112/h1wdpjudokbi60gf/wish/2511653994