History ww1 to korean war

Armistice ending WW I

The Armistice of Compiègne, signed on November 11, 1918, marked the cessation of hostilities between the Allies and Germany, effectively ending World War I before the signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

senate rejects Treaty of Versailles & League of Nations

The U.S. Senate rejected the Treaty of Versailles in 1920, primarily due to concerns over the League of Nations' collective security provisions, which many senators believed could entangle the U.S. in foreign conflicts.

Washington Naval Treaty

Kellogg-Briand Pact

An international agreement signed in 1928 that condemned war as a means of resolving disputes and aimed to promote peaceful conflict resolution, although it lacked enforcement mechanisms.

FDR’s “Good Neighbor” pledge

A diplomatic policy introduced by President Franklin D. Roosevelt in the 1930s, aimed at improving relations with Latin America through mutual respect and non-intervention.

Neutrality Acts

A series of laws passed in the 1930s aimed at ensuring that the United States would remain neutral in conflicts by restricting arms sales and loans to countries at war.

Germany invades Poland; WW II in Europe

The event that marked the beginning of World War II in Europe, occurring on September 1, 1939, when Germany launched a military invasion of Poland, leading to the declaration of war by Britain and France.

Lend-Lease Act

A program initiated in 1941 that allowed the U.S. to supply Allied nations with military equipment and supplies during World War II, without requiring immediate payment.

Atlantic Charter (FDR-Churchill)

A pivotal policy statement issued during World War II that outlined the Allied goals for the post-war world, emphasizing self-determination and economic cooperation among nations.

Pearl Harbor attack

The surprise military strike by the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service on December 7, 1941, which led the United States to enter World War II.

Bretton Woods Conference

A 1944 meeting where Allied nations established a new international monetary system and institutions to promote global economic stability after World War II.

United Nations Charter enters force

An international treaty that established the United Nations, effective from October 24, 1945, aiming to promote peace, security, and cooperation among nations.

Kennan’s “Long Telegram”

was a report sent by U.S. diplomat George Kennan in 1946 that outlined his views on Soviet behavior and proposed a strategy of containment to counter the expansion of the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

Truman Doctrine speech

A U.S. policy statement made in 1947 emphasizing support for countries resisting Soviet influence, marking the start of American Cold War strategy.

Marshall Plan signed

AUS governmental program initiated in 1948 to aid Western Europe in recovering from World War II by providing economic assistance and rebuilding efforts.

North Atlantic Treaty (NATO)

A military alliance formed in 1949 among North American and European countries to strengthen collective defense against the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

NSC-68 completed

A key American policy document created in 1950 that outlined a strategy for combating the spread of communism during the Cold War. It called for a large peacetime military buildup and a proactive approach to containment.

North Korea invades South Korea

In 1950, North Korea launched a surprise attack on South Korea, marking the beginning of the Korean War. This conflict prompted a military response from the United Nations, led by the United States.

Korean Armistice signed

in 1953, ending the Korean War and establishing the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea.