The Cold War (aug 30, 1945 – may 2, 1989)
Description:
After WWII, there was a prevalent fear of communism and the prospect of nuclear destruction, which led to widespread distrust and paranoia. Amidst the uniformity and conformity of the 1950s, different cultural groups began to define themselves within this new identity or challenge it.Added to timeline:
Date:
aug 30, 1945
may 2, 1989
~ 43 years
