Cold War 1945 1991 Cold War l Major
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Cold War 1945 -1991
Cold War l Major economic, political, and philosophical differences between U. S. and Soviet Union made them enemies l As Soviet Union expanded, U. S. responded with policy of containment—confronted communism wherever it sought to expand its influence
Potsdam Conference l Allied leaders divided Germany into four occupation zones
United Nations (1945) promote world peace, human rights, and equality l show respect for justice and treaty obligations l aid social progress and improve standards of living l General Assembly included all member nations l Security Council included U. S. Great Britain, France, China, the Soviet Union and 10 additional rotating members l
Marshall Plan l Proposed by George C. Marshall (Secretary of State) l alleviated economic problems so countries were less vulnerable to communism l stabilized European economies l led to European recovery
Truman Doctrine l warned the Soviet Union that the U. S. would act to halt the spread of communism wherever in the world it menaced democracy l Central Intelligence Agency—(1947) created for covert intelligence gathering
Berlin Airlift l supplied West Berlin during Soviet blockade l 272, 000 flights in 321 days, tons of supplies
Joseph Mc. Carthy l Wisconsin senator famous for communist crusade or “witch hunt, ” leading to charges and investigations against millions of Americans l End of Cold War?
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