Allen’s Cold War timeline by Allen Gonzalez

Cuban Missile Crisis (1962)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:29:51 UTC

In 1962 the Soviet Union began to secretly install missiles in Cuba to launch attacks on US.The confrontation that followed, known as the Cuban missile crisis, brought the two superpowers to the brink of war before an agreement was reached to withdraw the missiles.

Sputnik I launched (October 4, 1957)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:31:51 UTC

Sputnik I was the first artificial satellite launched to orbit around the earth by the Soviet Union which gave them a one up against US in the space race.

Marshall Plan (April 3, 1948)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:34:18 UTC

The Marshall Plan was a U.S.-sponsored program designed to rehabilitate the economies of 17 western and southern European countries in order to create stable conditions in which democratic institutions could survive in the aftermath of World War II.

Warsaw Pact (May 14, 1955)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:36:59 UTC

The Warsaw Pact provided for a unified military command and the systematic ability to strengthen the soviet hold over the other participating countries.

Bay of Pigs Invasion (Apr 17, 1961 – Apr 20, 1961)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:38:44 UTC

The Bay of Pigs invasion was the failed attempt by US-backed Cuban exiles to overthrow the government of Fidel Castro. President Eisenhower authorized the operation and it was subsequently approved by President Kennedy

China turns Communist (October 1, 1949)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:41:15 UTC

During World War II, popular support for the Communists increased. U.S. officials in China reported a dictatorial suppression of dissent in Nationalist-controlled areas.

US gets hydrogen bomb (November 1, 1952)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:42:41 UTC

The hydrogen bomb is a bomb that is able to wipe a city out and showed the US superiority

Korean War (June 25, 1950 – July 27, 1953)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:44:43 UTC

North Korea, supported by the Soviet Union, invaded the south on the 25 June 1950, which was supported by the United States. The three year war was exceptionally bloody and led to the deaths of 3 million people and tens of thousands of casualties

Moon Landing (July 16, 1969)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:46:17 UTC

The moon landing was the most important moment in US history and also making the US win the space race

SALT Treaty (May 26, 1972)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:47:40 UTC

Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT), negotiations between the United States and the Soviet Union that were aimed at curtailing the manufacture of strategic missiles capable of carrying nuclear weapons.

US Opens Relations with China (January 1, 1979)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-08 18:51:06 UTC

On January 1, 1979, the United States recognized the PRC and established diplomatic relations with it as the sole legitimate government of China.

Yalta Conference (Feb 4, 1945 – Feb 11, 1945)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-10 14:04:24 UTC

The Yalta conference was a meeting of the heads of government from France, America, and Russia where they discussed what they would do with Germany after they have won WW2

Interstate Highway Act (June 26, 1956)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-10 14:06:01 UTC

The interstate act provided for a 65,000-km national system of interstate and defense highways to be built over 13 years.

Berlin Airlift (Jun 24, 1948 – May 12, 1949)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-10 14:07:41 UTC

The Berlin airlift was a way to counter act the soviets Berlin blockade by sending supplies like food and oil for the sectors by airlift 24/7 for a year

USSR Dissolved (December 26, 1991)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-10 20:03:49 UTC

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.

NATO formed (April 4, 1949)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-10 20:04:30 UTC

NATO also known as North Atlantic Treaty Organization was created for collective security against the Soviet Union. The members include the United States, Canada and several Western European states.

USSR gets 1st atomic bomb (August 29, 1949)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-10 20:09:39 UTC

USSR gets its 1st atomic bomb in august 29, 1949 it is important because it escalated the Cold War because of the possibility of nuclear war

Berlin Wall (August 13, 1961 - November 9, 1989)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-10 20:13:23 UTC

The Berlin Wall was constructed by the soviets after they wanted to keep the allies out because they realized they shared no common interest

GI Bill (June 22, 1944)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-10 20:14:47 UTC

The GI Bill is a law that provided benefits for returning WW2 veterans it expired in 1956 but the term GI Bill is still used today to refer to programs that help veterans

HUAC (1938)

allgonzalez487 — 2025-01-10 20:18:41 UTC

The HUAC ( House Un-American Activities committee) was created to investigate alleged disloyalty and rebel activities on the part of private citizens, public employees and organizations suspected of having Communist ties. Citizens suspected of having ties to the communist party would be tried in a court of law.