Timeline by Landon Sneen

Yalta Conference, Soviet Union February 4, 1945

sneen002 — 2024-05-01 18:35:24 UTC

The Yalta Conference took place in Russia from February 4th to 11th, 1945. The conference occurred during World War II while Franklin D. Roosevelt was president of the United States. They had this conference to discuss important decisions regarding the future progress of the war and the postwar world.

A-Bomb Tested July 16, 1945

sneen002 — 2024-05-01 18:44:55 UTC

Trinity was the code name for the Nuclear Bomb that was tested. The Nuclear Bomb was tested in New Mexico on July 16, 1945. Scientists weren't aware of the damage that the bombs could so the test was very important.

Potsdam Conference July 17, 1945

sneen002 — 2024-05-02 17:50:00 UTC

The conference was held in Potsdam, Soviet Union and took place from July 17th to August 2nd in 1945. The conference was held to allow the three leading Allies to plan the postwar peace. Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, and the United States all were at the conference.

Communist Revolution in China August 1, 127

sneen002 — 2024-05-02 18:00:22 UTC

The revolution of the communist party of China started on August 1st of 1927. China launched the revolution in Nanchang against the Nationalist government in Wuhan. This conflict led to the creation of the Red Amry.

A-Bomb dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima August 6, 1945

sneen002 — 2024-05-02 18:04:31 UTC

The A-Bomb dropped on Nagasaki and Hiroshima in August 6, 1945. Over 100,000 people were killed after the nuclear bomb was dropped, the bomb also caused high radiation levels for days after. The A-Bomb ended World War II, the bomb was dropped because of the very tensions create between Japan and the U.S.

United Nations October 24, 1945

sneen002 — 2024-05-02 18:08:27 UTC

The United Nations was formed on October 24th of 1945. The United nations was established after World War II in an attempt to maintain international peace and security and to achieve cooperation among nations. It could also help the nations economy, social, and humanitarian problems.

Winston Churchill March 5, 1946

sneen002 — 2024-05-02 18:22:23 UTC

On March 5, 1946 Winston Churchill gave a speech. A former prime minister of the Soviet Union and U.S. president Truman were in attendance. This conference/speech took place after World War II.

Truman Doctrine March 12, 1947

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:07:41 UTC

Truman had give a speech at a conference on March 12th of 1947. During Truman's speech he asked Congress for $400 million in military and economic assistance for Turkey and Greece. He presented this address before a joint session of Congress.

Marshall Plan April 3, 1948

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:14:36 UTC

The Marshall Plan was created on April 3rd of 1948. President Truman signed the Economic Recovery Act of 1948 which led to the Marshall Plan. It was proposed for Truman to do this to help provide economic assistance to restore the economic infrastructure of postwar Europe

Berlin Blockade June 24, 1948

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:17:34 UTC

The Berlin Blockade occurred on June 24 of 1948. The Berlin Blockade was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War. This was part of Germany's post WWII plans.

NATO April 4, 1949

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:20:50 UTC

NATO was formed on April 4th of 1949. This was when the U.S. entered into its first peacetime military alliance, the North Atlantic Treaty. The U.S. joined NATO when Truman was the president.

Korean War June 25, 1950

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:24:55 UTC

The Korean War started in June of 1950 and ended in July of 1953. This was a war between North Korea and South Korea. North Korea initiated the Korean War by crossing the 38th parallel which is what separates the 2 countries.

SEATO September 8, 1954

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:27:59 UTC

SEATO was a formed alliance made on September 8th of 1954. All the countries that formed SEATO were the United States, France, Great Britain, New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, Thailand and Pakistan. The formation of SEATO had a plan to prevent all of communism and put it to an end.

Warsaw Pact May 14, 1955

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:31:36 UTC

The alliance created during the Warsaw Pact occurred on May 14th of 1955. It was a political and military alliance established between the Soviet Union and several Eastern European countries. The U.S. was not a part of the alliance created during the Warsaw Pact.

Vietnam War November 1, 1955

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:35:11 UTC

Vietnam war began on November 1st of 1955. The Vietnam war was the longest war in American history. The war was very deadly, over 60,000 American deaths and in an estimated 2 million Vietnamese deaths.

1957 Sputnik October 4, 1957

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:38:05 UTC

The Sputnik was launched on October 4th of 1957. The Sputnik was the first satellite launched by the Soviet Union. The launch success had many Americans very surprised.

Bay of Pigs April 17, 1961

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:42:04 UTC

The Bay of Pigs was an invasion that began on April 17th of 1961. The invasion occurred in the Southern coast of Cuba, the invasion was not successful. The Cuban had launched the invasion though the U.S. funded equipment and weapons.

Berlin Wall Built August 13, 1961

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:44:21 UTC

The Berlin Wall was built in August of 1961. The Berlin Wall was built to create a border around West Berlin. Many people had tried crossing over the Berlin Wall after t was constructed.

Cuban Missile Crisis October 16, 1962

sneen002 — 2024-05-03 18:48:21 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred On October 16 of 1962. The Soviet Union was installing nuclear missiles in Cuba. An American spy plane had taken pictures of the nuclear missiles being installed which had got John F. Kennedy involved.