The Iron Curtain had an enormous impact on American lives and on the fate of the world. The seclusion created by Communism separated cultures and forced a generational gap in ideologies. I grew up in Russia and I can tell … Continue reading
Three events that I believe are related to each other are: the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Ronald Reagan era. All of these are related to the cold war and containment. These practices of containment all had the … Continue reading
Mao Zedong He was the leader of the Chinese Communist Party and chairman of the People’s Republic of China. Mao was one of the leading figures of the twentieth century. Beyond serving as the head of the Chinese Communist Party, … Continue reading
Videos clips that were made to teach how to distinguish a communist shows that the Americans viewed communism in a negative manner, and as a result, shows that they wanted to be free from communist influence. One of the most … Continue reading
George Kennan was a huge political figure during the Cold War, known best for his belief that the Soviet Union had to be contained. His writings, such as the Long Telegram, show that his principal concerns were that the Russians … Continue reading
McCarthyism sprung out mainly from the post-war actions of newly elected senator Joesph McCarthy. Senator McCarthy claimed that there were more than 200 communists working for the United States government. He without evidence, accused hundreds of government employees of being … Continue reading
Senator Joseph McCarthy became one of the most popular politicians in the 1950s, known for his anti-communist zeal. But eager for self-promotion, McCarthy charged that hundreds of people in government agencies were secret communists, going so far as to question … Continue reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nublLQDGbU The Hollywood blacklist was a list of actors, writers, directors, musicians and other entertainers because of their political beliefs and associations, regardless of their validity. It was formed around the mid 20th century. In 1947, the Hollywood Ten were … Continue reading
Ethel and Julius Rosenburg were communists convicted of conspiracy. The Jewish couple from New York was accused of passing highly secretive documents during WWII about the atomic bomb to the Soviet Union. While Julius may have helped the soviets in … Continue reading
In order to support Greece and Turkey with economic and military aid to prevent them from falling into the Soviet sphere, the Truman Doctrine was set forth by the United States President Harry S. Truman on March 12, 1947. Believing … Continue reading
The red scare of 1919-1920 marked the beginning of a recurring phenomenon in American history: labeling any potential enemy as being communist, or in league with the Soviets. During the original red scare, many Italian and Jewish immigrants as well … Continue reading
After reading Foner’s coverage of the Red Scare, I feel the topic has been left incomplete in my respects. He covered the basics extremely well and provided a very thorough overview of it but at the same time, I feel … Continue reading