USSR (Zach) vs USA (Jefferson) by Zachary Lee

Greek Civil War 1943

jeffersonq2 — 2024-04-16 11:33:32 UTC

A handful of Greek Communists tried to overthrow the Greece government, but the U.S stepped in to assist Greece. This was mainly to keep Soviet influence out.

Berlin Airlift 1948

jeffersonq2 — 2024-04-16 11:37:30 UTC

The Berlin Airlift was to send supplies to the people of Berlin. This was done by President Truman. This had to be done by airlift since Stalin did a blockade so supplies couldn't be sent to the people of Berlin, and thus they would have to rely on the USSR.

The Marshall Plan (1948)

zacharyl68 — 2024-04-16 11:39:52 UTC

Berlin Wall Erected 1961

jeffersonq2 — 2024-04-16 11:40:02 UTC

The Berlin Wall was erected to separate the East and the West. The East was communist while the West had democracy.

NATO (1949)

zacharyl68 — 2024-04-16 11:40:45 UTC

NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which the U.S created to oppose the Warsaw Pact. NATO supported those who believed in democracy.

Warsaw Pact Formed 1955

jeffersonq2 — 2024-04-16 11:40:52 UTC

The Warsaw Pact was created by the USSR to spread communism. It ultimately failed.

Korean War (1950-1953)

zacharyl68 — 2024-04-16 11:42:52 UTC

The Korean War was split between North and South Korea. North Korea is communist, with support from the USSR, and South Korea was a democracy with U.S support.

Bay of Pigs, Cuba Invasion 1961

jeffersonq2 — 2024-04-16 11:43:31 UTC

The U.S attempted to invade Cuba, in fear of Fidel Castro. However, the U.S got ambushed. This ultimately made Fidel look more powerful.

Sputnik Launched (1957)

zacharyl68 — 2024-04-16 11:44:15 UTC

Sputnik was the first man made thing to be sent to space. The Russians beat the U.S during the space race, despite being less technologically advanced.

Vietnam War 1960

jeffersonq2 — 2024-04-16 11:45:09 UTC

The Vietnam War was a War in Laos, Vietnam, and Cambodia. This was between North and South Vietnam.

Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

zacharyl68 — 2024-04-16 11:45:16 UTC

The Cuban Missile Crisis was when tensions between Cuba and the U.S began to increase. The U.S became wary of Cuba as they had bombs and support from the USSR.

Nixon Visits China 1972

jeffersonq2 — 2024-04-16 11:46:09 UTC

Nixon meets the leader of China, which helps to aleviate tensions.

Apollo 11 Launched (1969)

zacharyl68 — 2024-04-16 11:46:25 UTC

The U.S sends the first man to the moon. One small step, one giant leap for mankind.

The fall of the Berlin Wall (1989)

zacharyl68 — 2024-04-16 11:48:39 UTC

The Berlin Wall was taken down, reuniting thousands of families. This served as a force than finally unified Germany.