The period from 1945 to 1991 was marked by significant global events and shifts. The Cold War era witnessed the ideological divide between capitalism and communism. Major geopolitical developments included the formation of NATO and the Warsaw Pact, signaling alliances between Western nations and communist countries respectively.
The Soviet Union was renamed the republic of Russia.
1989-90
The disintegration of the Soviet Union was hastened by nationalist movements.
1989
The fall of the Berlin Wall, could be the end of the Cold War.
1988
At the Communist Party Conference, Gorbachev called for the creation of new political parties. Some satellite states gained their independence/autonomy
1985
Perestroika is the process of introducing reforms to the USSR in order to improve living conditions by introducing a form of free market. Both the United States and the Soviet Union acknowledged that the Cold War was eroding their economic dominance.
1969
When a violent repression against the LGBT+ community occurred in the gay bar Stonewall in New York City, the LGBT+ community came together.
The left began to be thought of as progressive.
1964
Congress approved the Civil Rights Act, which established the framework for ending segregation and discrimination.
1961
Berlin Wall in East Germany: Caused by the increase of migrants from the communist to the capitalist areas.
1960
Treaty of Tlatelolco: A pledge by the international community not to build nuclear bases in Latin America.
1959
Cuban Revolution
1957
The Soviet Union launched the first intercontinental missile, followed by Sputnik I, the first space satellite.
With the foundation of the European Economic Community, Europe's economic union began.
1955
The Warsaw Pact brought together communist countries.
1954
Segregation laws in United States.
1950
(1950-60) Space Race
North Korea attacked South Korea with the goal of capturing Seoul.
1949
USA created the NATO
1947
The Marshall Plan, a $13 billion dollar program aimed at restoring prosperity and stability in Europe, was announced by the United States.
1945
The advocates of capitalism and communism were split throughout the Western world.