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Potsdam Conference
Meeting in Germany starting on 17th July, 1945, where the US, UK, and USSR discussed post-World War II issues.
Truman Doctrine
Policy announced on 12th March, 1947, by Harry Truman to provide aid to Greece and Turkey to prevent the spread of communism.
Marshall Plan
Introduced on 5th June, 1947, by General George C. Marshall to aid European economic recovery after World War II.
Berlin Airlift
Operation that began on 1st April, 1948, to supply West Berlin by air after the Soviet Union blockaded land routes.
NATO
North Atlantic Treaty Organization founded on 4th April, 1949, to provide collective defense against the Soviet Union.
Berlin Wall
Constructed on 13th August, 1961, by the USSR to divide East and West Berlin physically.
Cuban Revolution
Led by Fidel Castro, overthrowing the US-backed government in Havana on 9th January, 1959.
Bay of Pigs Invasion
Failed US-backed invasion of Cuba on 17th April, 1961, aiming to overthrow Fidel Castro.
Warsaw Pact
Military alliance of Eastern European countries led by the Soviet Union, invading Czechoslovakia on 20th August, 1968.
Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty
Signed on 5th August, 1963, by the US, USSR, and UK to limit nuclear weapons testing.
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