The Early Cold War

Nickname for the new suburbs that developed after WWII

The fall of the country to communism in 1949 upset America

Student political movement that launched large protests against the Vietnam War

For the first time people could see politicians from the comfort of their home

When the northern part of this country invaded the south the UN sent in troops led by the US.

Leader of the Chinese communist revolution

First televised presidential debate

Term that refers to the period after WWII in which the US experienced a rapid population growth

Leader of the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis

Leader of the Cuban Revolution which established a communist government

Senator who was convinced that Communists had infiltrated high levels of our government

Standoff between US and USSR over missiles 90 miles off our coast.

US policy after WWII to stop the spread of Communism.

Gave LBJ the right to do anything necessary to win in Vietnam, "Blank Check"

This would help countries like Greece and Turkey fight communism

Failed CIA operation meant to remove Castro from power in Cuba.

Law passed by Congress that authorized the building of interstate highways.

First artificial satellite put in orbit.

Major coordinated attack launched by North Vietnam against the US and South Vietnam

Plan to rebuild Western Europe