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The Cold War

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The Cold War

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    1. Tim Cantrell The Cold War

    3. Cold War, Cont’d Berlin Blockade-1948-49- This was the first test for the West on their determination to stop the growth of communism. For 11 months, we supplied W. Berlin and the blockade was lifted when they realized our determination. W. Berlin remained free. National Security Act, 1947-Created the National Security Council and made everyone subject to draft until age 55. U.S. kept large forces and the military draft.

    4. Cold War, Cont’d Korean War-1950-53- The Cold War becomes hot. Origin-1945 Division Progress-Show map. Armistice-Ike-July of 1953 McCarthyism-Truman, of all people was accused of being pro-communist. This era lasted about 5 years and ended with TV hearings in 1954. Mc. An alcoholic-d.1957

    5. Other Cold War Events, 1950’s Geneva Conference-1954. N & S Vietnam division. Supposed to be re-united in 1956. When this did not happen, war begins. Hungarian Revolt-1956-crushed with Soviet tanks. Suez Crisis-1956 Berlin Crises-1953(workers revolt) 1958-(Soviet order for the West to leave in 6 months.

    6. Other Cold War Events, 1950’s U-2 Incident-1960- Gary Powers shot down over Russia. Castro Revolution-1959- Castro took over January 1, 1959. Later announced he was a communist and the U.S. broke relations and started the boycott that is still in force

    7. Truman Domestic Events War Crimes Trials in Nuremberg and Tokyo received strong domestic political support. U.S. Supreme Court Justice Robert Jackson presided. 11 death penalties in Germany and 4 in Japan. Integration of the Armed Forces-1946-Jackie Robinson in baseball in 1947. The fight against “Separate but Equal” is being fought in the courts.

    8. Truman-Domestic Taft-Hartley Law-1947 Election of 1948 and the Fair Deal-Civil Rights plank almost defeated Truman. “President Dewey” was not elected Fair Deal promises not fulfilled because of domestic opposition from Southern Democrats and Republicans. Truman became preoccupied with Foreign policy and the 22nd Amendment was passed.

    9. Conclusion Election of 1952-Stevenson vs. Ike and Nixon Truman at the time was one of the most unpopular presidents in history. His reputation has now reached the “Near Great” status.

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