cold war dates

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.