Post WWII/Cold War
Front: NATO
Back: North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a military alliance formed in 1949 for mutual defense against the Soviet Union.
Front: Second Red Scare & McCarthyism
Back: Period of intense fear of communism in the US during the late 1940s and 1950s, characterized by Senator McCarthy's aggressive accusations and investigations.
Front: Cold War Characteristics
Back: Ideological conflict between the US and USSR, marked by nuclear arms race, espionage, proxy wars, and political tension.
Front: Korean War
Back: Conflict between North Korea (with Chinese and Soviet support) and South Korea (with UN and US support) from 1950-1953, ending in a stalemate.
Front: Containment
Back: US policy aimed at preventing the spread of communism.
Front: Baby Boom
Back: Post-WWII increase in birth rates from 1946 to 1964.
Front: Space Race
Back: Competition between the US and USSR to achieve significant milestones in space exploration.