People
The President who authorized the use of Nuclear Weapons on Japan to end WWII
Harry Truman
This German city was split up into different occupation zones, eventually just being known as 'east' and 'west'
Berlin
The first major 'flashpoint' of the Cold War, which ended in a ceasefire which is still in effect today.
The Korean War
The policy of containing communism within its borders, carried out by the Truman administration during the Early Cold War
Containment Policy
The colloquial name of the 'borders' between capitalism and communism, splitting Europe in half
The Iron Curtain
The President who was known for pursuing the policy of 'Brinkmanship', PsyWar, and Covert Operations
Dwight 'Ike' Eisenhower
Established after Civil War in 1949, this country was led by Mao Zedong
Communist China/Peoples Republic of China
This crisis was exacerbated by the UK, France, and Israel going against US interests and invading Egypt
The Suez Crisis
The foreign policy strategy of pushing tensions to the edge just to get your way
Brinkmanship
This mutual defense treaty was originally signed by countries which included the US, UK, and France - and was expanded to many western European nations.
NATO
The senator who accused many government officials of being communists, without much evidence at all.
Joseph McCarthy
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, otherwise known as...
The Soviet Union
Came about due to 'Operation PBSuccess', which saw a military coup oust the president. This country is also known for its Banana plantations.
Guatemala/Guatemalan Civil War
Named after the first Cold-War president, this 'doctrine' is what started the precedent of the United States giving Economic aid to countries to sway their political leanings
Truman Doctrine
This is the name for the international group which determines international law, humanitarian rights, and provides aid to regions in need.
The United Nations
The Leader of the Soviet Union; committed a reign of terror to punish countries into submission in Eastern and Central Europe
Joseph Stalin
After WWII, many new families moved to these areas for their own personal and familial paradise.
Suburbs/Suburbia
Dubbed 'Operation Ajax', this CIA Covert Operation saw the Prime Minister of Iran overthrown by a pro-US and UK regime; BP Oil is the child of this coup
Iranian Coup Detat
The hysteria & belief that communist infiltration was plaguing America; Spearheaded by Joseph McCarthy
Red Scare
THIS explosive idea is a main driving point of Cold War tensions, and even modern-day tensions between countries.
Nuclear Weapons/Atomic Weapons
Those born during this period of time after WWII and through the 50s and 60s are known as _______, because of how many of them were born compared to in the past.
Baby Boomers
The cold war expanded here, made evident after the knowledge of the Soviet Satellite Sputnik...
SPACE!
When 2 or more countries ramp-up military spending and weapons manufacturing to ensure dominance & deterrence. In the cold war, this was also with nuclear weapons.
Arms Race/Arms proliferation
The main arm of United States covert operations. It is known for its role in spying and destabilizing nations around the world
The CIA/Central Intelligence Agency
Everything & Everybody ceases to exist when someone presses that big red button; The idea that the only prevention for Nuclear War is more Nuclear Weapons
Mutually Assured Destruction