Matthew Deng, Taojia Huang by UnitedStatesOfDogwater

Greece (Greek Civil War, 1946-1949)

matthewd287 — 2024-04-16 11:46:06 UTC

Greek Civil War, an INDIRECT CIVIL WAR where Greek Communists tried to overthrow the Greek Government, and later financially supported by the USSR. The US did not like this, and proposed the Truman Doctrine, which meant the US will support and provide aid to any democratic country under threat from any other forces.

The Marshall Plan

taojiah — 2024-04-16 11:47:57 UTC

After the WW2, a lot of European countries and their cities were in crumbles after being bombed during the War. The U.S. wanted to help these countries so they don't go to the USSR and turn communist. The Marshall Plan in 1947 gave these Countries a total of 17 billion dollars to help aid these European countries.

Nato (1949)

taojiah — 2024-04-16 11:55:05 UTC

NATO is 12 countries that came together and agreed on forming alliances with each other against the USSR. If one of the NATO countries were attacked, it will be considered as an attack on all of the NATO countries.

Berlin Airlift (1945-1949)

matthewd287 — 2024-04-16 11:57:46 UTC

After the events of WW2, the allies would decide to split Germany in many parts to prevent another catastrophe. They would also split the city, Berlin, in parts as well. However, Stalin would later want to kick out European control and unify Berlin to create a communist Berlin. He would block all roads and rail lines that connect to west Berlin, and not supply West Berlin. He hoped to starve them into submission, but that plan would fail when the US would send food, fuel, and supplies, bringing thousands of food everyday so that they won't turn to the soviets for help. The blockade would end at 1949.

Korean War (1950)

taojiah — 2024-04-17 11:26:57 UTC

Korea was divided into two parts North and South after the WW2 and the North was communist and the South wasn't. Communist leader Kim ll Sung try to unify both Korea together in his control so he invaded South Korea with USSR help and the US backed up South Korea.

Berlin Wall Erected (1949-1989)

matthewd287 — 2024-04-17 11:33:27 UTC

After WWII, Europe would be metaphorically divided, one side being pro-capitalist/pro-democracy while the other was "pro-totalitarian/pro-socialist". This division would be referred to as the Iron Curtain by Winston Churchill. Many Eastern Berliners would flee to West Berlin, embarrassing Stalin due to the large numbers that escaped. in 1961, the Socialist government of East Germany would construct the Berlin Wall using concrete and barbed wires to "keep out so-called western fascists" but was really to keep East Berliners in from escaping to the west. The wall would stand until 1989.

Warsaw Pact

taojiah — 2024-04-17 11:34:15 UTC

The Warsaw Pact, formed in 1955, was an alliance of communist countries to ensure defense against enemy attacks. It allowed the Soviet Union to control Eastern European states and ended in 1991 with the fall of the Soviet Union.

Sputnik Launched (1957)

matthewd287 — 2024-04-17 11:41:48 UTC

The Soviet Union would launch its first ever artificial satellite in 1957, as part of the Soviet space program. This would send chills to the American public, revealing that the Soviets have advanced technology. This event would spark the events of the famous Space Race, where both parties would compete over achieving technological superiority and superior spaceflight capability, which at the time was seen necessary for national security.

Bay of Pigs(1959)

taojiah — 2024-04-17 11:43:52 UTC

In 1959, Fidel Castro's rise to power in Cuba sparked US fears due to his communist ties with the Soviet Union. The CIA-trained invasion at the Bay of Pigs in 1961 aimed to overthrow Castro but failed, supporting his image and leading to an increased Soviet presence in Cuba with nuclear weapons.

Vietnam War(1954-1974)

taojiah — 2024-04-17 11:49:19 UTC

In 1954, Ho Chi Minh freed Vietnam from French colonial rule and wanted to unite the country under communist leadership. This led to a civil war in South Vietnam, with the US getting involved to prevent the spread of communism. Over the next decade, the US escalated its involvement, sending troops and spending billions of dollars to fight the North Vietnamese communists. Despite the effort to contain communism, South Vietnam eventually fell to communist rule, damaging America's global image as a result of the long and costly war.

Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

matthewd287 — 2024-04-17 11:51:43 UTC

In 1962, Soviet premier Nikita Khrushchev would promise to defend Cuba with Soviet Arms, placing missiles. American Spy planes would notice this and report this new threat to the current president, John F Kennedy. This was a major problem for the US, since Cuba was so close to the US, meaning Cuba/the Soviets could launch missiles to the Capitals of the United States within a span of a few minutes. Kennedy would place a Naval Blockade to prevent any more Soviet shipments of missiles. The international communities would fear that things would go south, and would lead to WWIII. The situation would grow tense, but would be deescalated when they reached an agreement to disarm missiles from both sides. (The US secretly had missiles on turkey, close to Russia) Cuba's leader, Fidel Castro, would become angry that the Soviets were withdrawing/retreating.

Apollo 11 launched(1957)

taojiah — 2024-04-17 11:55:47 UTC

After the successful launch of Sputnik in 1957, the US government committed to winning the Space Race against the Soviets. This mission became a symbol of Cold War dominance and national security. President Kennedy declared the intention to land a man on the moon by the end of the decade, leading to the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. Commanded by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin.

Nixon visits Communist China

matthewd287 — 2024-04-17 11:59:43 UTC

The US and China had tensions, but in 1972, the American Government would finally thaw out these tensions. President Nixon would be the first to take dramatic steps towards normalizing the relations between the US and the Communist People's Republic of China. This week long visit would allow the american public to view images of China for the first time in over two decades. This visit would ultimately shove a wedge in the relations between the Soviets and China, and seen as weakened "in the eyes of the international community."

Fall of Berlin Wall (1989)

matthewd287 — 2024-04-18 11:21:57 UTC

In 1989, as the Cold War started to thaw, Berlin's Communist Party would announce a change with relations to West Berlin. East Berliners would now be able to go across the border. Many Berliners would approach the wall after hearing the news, and some even brought tools to take down the Wall itself. 1 year after the Berlin Wall fell, West and East Berlin would be officially reunited as a whole, after many decades.