The moment when the two superpowers came closest to nuclear conflict.

Marked the start of the space age and the US-USSR space race, and led to the creation of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration [NASA]

Provided much needed capital and materials that enabled Europeans to rebuild the continents economy.

Pro0vided for a unified military command and the systematic ability to strengthen the Soviet hold over the other participating countries.

strengthened the position of Castros administration.

The Communist victory had a major impact on the global balance of power: China became the largest socialist state by population, as well as a third force in the Cold War following the 1956 Sino-Soviet split.

improve our defense in its broadest sense, as a potential offensive weapon, a possible deterrent to war, a potential retaliatory weapon, as well as a defensive weapon against enemy forces.

raised important military, political and ideological questions for the United States, Britain, the United Nations (UN) and many countries across the world.

t is an excellent place to test technologies, flight capabilities, life support systems, and exploration techniques to reduce the risks and increase the productivity of future missions.

considered the crowning achievement of the Nixon-Kissinger strategy of détente

The economic dimension of U.S.-China competition is crucial. The U.S. is firmly committed to taking on the PRC's abusive, unfair, and illegal practices. U.S. economic policies begin with investing at home and protecting American workers and businesses.

in exchange for potentially crucial Soviet participation in the Pacific theater, the Soviets would be granted a sphere of influence in Manchuria following ...

authorized the building of highways throughout the nation,

solidified the demarcation between East and West in Europe

to safeguard the Allies' freedom and security by political and military means.

A series of events from 1989 to 1991 led to the final collapse of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR), paving the way for the establishment of new, independent republics in the Baltics and Central Asia and the creation of the Russian Federation.

helped bring an end to the Second World War but ushered in the atomic age and determined how the next war, the Cold War, would be fought

prevent the West from having further influence on the East, stop the flow of migrants out of the communist sector, and ultimately become the most iconic image of the Cold War in Europe

help you pay for college, graduate school and training programs

HUAC was created in 1938 to investigate alleged disloyalty and rebel activities on the part of private citizens, public employees and organizations suspected of having Communist ties.