jun 24, 1948 - Berlin Airlift (1948-1949)

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Stalin wanted all of Berlin (Allies controlled a portion)
Allies created currency in Germany
Soviets created another currency in retaliation and blockade highways and railroads in Berlin
Truman sent planes to fly over Berlin to deliver food, clothes, and fuel
Stalin eventually gives in and lifts the blockade (proves the Allies/democracy was winning)

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