There are many different events that can be traced to the hostilities between the United States and the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
Launching of Sputnik: Sputnik was the world’s first artificial satellite and the first man-made object to be placed into the Earth’s orbit. This event showed the power and technological capabilities of the Soviet Union.
The Red Scare: Many people in the United States were persecuted because of their beliefs. People who were thought to be communists were persecuted due to the policies of Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Bay of Pigs Invasion: The Bay of Pigs invasion was a secret mission directed by the CIA to invade the island of Cuba and force them to change their regime. The main purpose of the invasion was the overthrow of Fidel Castro. However, the operation was a military disaster for the United States.
War in Vietnam: The war in Vietnam was a war between communist North Vietnam and pro-American South Vietnam. The United States got involved in this war in 1965, and it quickly became one of the most unpopular wars in history.
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They believed if the government got involved, they would abuse that power and dictate the economy.
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