Cold War and the 1950s

Benefit given to vets--low interest loans and college education grants--led to suburbs

Imaginary line dividing--refers to the military, political barrier between East and West Europe

The Soviets cut off all land and water transport in this city--U.S. airlifted food and supplies

Fired during the Korean War for disobeying orders

General that was fired during Korean War for criticizing Truman.

Originated from Blues--represented teenage rebellion and led to a generation gap.

Amphibious invasion by UN Forces under MacArthur during Korean War

Which country entered Korean War when MacArthur got to close to Yalu River?

Also known as the 2nd Red Scare--witch hunt for communists in the U.S.

Contributed to the 2nd Red Scare by saying the State Dept.  had been infiltrated by Communists

If one country falls to communism, surrounding countries would also fall--Vietnam War theory.

Defense alliance--Western Europe plus Canada and U.S.--an attack on one is an attack on all.

Who invaded South Korea starting Korean War?

Soviet Premier who tried to put missiles in Cuba in the 1960s.

Military aid to Greece and Turkey following attempt at communist overthrows.

In part due to GI Bill--housing developments built at the edge of town--led to segregation

Overthrew the government in Cuba in 1959 and began nationalizing the sugar industries.

CIA trained Cuban refugees to try and overthrow Castro--failed, JFK withheld air support.

Soviets put the first artificial satellite into space.

Jackson Pollock was an artist who used this style of painting.

Massive increase in live births following WWII.

Policy of threatening a major response including use of nuclear weapons to prevent an attack.

President during most of the 1950s, ended the Korean War.

Division between North and South Korea

Peace organization formed after WWII to help prevent war.

U.S. President during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Developed the first vaccine for polio.

Loaning money to Western Europe after WWII to rebuild war torn nations.