Cold War
In the years following the Second World War, tensions between the United States and Russia grew as communist ideals clashed with Western democracy. Here you can learn about the Cold War and the rise of the Iron Curtain. See more »
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Some of the other conflicts the United States has been involved with include the Persian Gulf War in the early 1990s. Here, you can find information about the U.S. war with Iraq.
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Korean War
The Korean War is a conflict that is often overlooked when looking at U.S. involvement in foreign wars. In this section you can learn about some of the most important figures involved in the Korean War. See more »
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Vietnam War
The American involvement in the Vietnam War is one of the most controversial issues in American history. Topics in this section include the war itself and information on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington D.C. See more »
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What's Mutual Assured Destruction?
During the Cold War, the U.S. and USSR stockpiled weapons but never started a nuclear war. What held them back from launching a strike for nearly 40 years? Could two nations embroiled in conflict have made a mutual agreement not to strike?
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Who won the Cold War?
The annals of history offer many perspectives on the Cold War's victor. Some say the U.S. won; others claim there was no winner. And some assert that the former USSR brought itself down.
How Communism Works
Before the Red Terror or nuclear arms race, there was a philosopher named Karl Marx. How did one man's ideas lead to centuries of political and social unrest?
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