The Cold War era from 1949 to 1989 was defined by global tensions between capitalist and communist ideologies. Major events included the space race between the US and Soviet Union, the threat of nuclear war exemplified by the Cuban Missile Crisis, and regional proxy wars like the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Throughout this period, nations were influenced by rousing speeches both promoting and warning against the spread of communism behind the Iron Curtain.

1. Teacher Name Class Insert Billy Joel sound track “We didn’t start The Fire”

2. The Cold War Era 1949-1989 What really happened?

4. “It was a Cold War of words -- a time when nations were rallied by stirring speeches and trembled by ominous warnings.” WWW.CNN.COM

5. The following presentation is a brief but effective summary of what took place during the Cold War Era

6. “We Didn’t Start The Fire”