Korean War; Cuba and the Cold War

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which president got the US involved in the Korean war

President Harry S. Truman led the United States into the Korean War, committing American forces to support South Korea after the North Korean invasion in 1950.

which side in Korea was Democratic and which was Communist

South Korea was Democratic, while North Korea was Communist.

How did the Korean War end

The Korean War ended in an armistice on July 27, 1953, resulting in a ceasefire but no formal peace treaty, leaving Korea divided at the 38th parallel.

who started the Cuban Revolution and what was the outcome

The Cuban Revolution was initiated by Fidel Castro and his revolutionary forces in 1953, resulting in the overthrow of dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1959 and the establishment of a socialist state.

What was the Bay of Pigs and did it succeed

The Bay of Pigs was a failed invasion of Cuba by CIA-backed Cuban exiles in April 1961, aimed at overthrowing Fidel Castro's government.

why did the Soviets put nuclear weapons in cuba

The Soviets deployed nuclear weapons in Cuba in 1962 to strengthen their strategic position during the Cold War and to deter U.S. military action against Cuba and other Soviet interests in the Western Hemisphere.

how did kennedy respond to the Cuban Missile Crisis

President Kennedy responded by implementing a naval blockade around Cuba, demanding the removal of Soviet missiles and engaging in negotiations, which ultimately led to a peaceful resolution.

what agreement ended the cuban missile crisis and why was cuban missile crisis significant

The Cuban Missile Crisis ended with the U.S. agreeing not to invade Cuba and secretly removing missiles from Turkey, while the USSR dismantled its missile sites in Cuba. The crisis was significant as it brought the world to the brink of nuclear war and led to improved communication between superpowers.