Louisiana Department of Education
Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: World History: Fall of Communism
Students develop and express claims through discussions and writing which examine tensions during the Cold War and actions taken as a result.
Digital History
Digital History: Detente
One of the most remarkable foreign policies of the 20th century, Nixon pursued detente in hopes of easing tensions with the Communist world.
Other
Bucknell University: A Chronology of Russian History
An abridged timeline that details the history of Russia from 860 to present day.
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: The Berlin Airlift
A comprehensive overview of the Berlin Airlift provides links to maps, timelines, and other resources. The entire film is not available at this time, however, a short clip can be viewed. Coverage of the Chocolate Pilot and the support by...
History of American Wars
History of American Wars: Cold War Timeline: 1945 1991
An extensive timeline examining the causes and events of the Cold War. It is preceded by several paragraphs discussing the shifting relations between the United States and Russia in the lead-up to the Cold War. The timeline begins in...
PBS
Pbs Online News Hour: Cuba and the United States
Site is an Online NewsHour report on the relations between Cuba and the U.S. Trade, trade embargo, life in Cuba, Cuban Missile Crisis, and many more topics are discussed.
The Guardian
Guardian: Russians Cut Vital Supplies
This article discusses the beginning of the Berlin Blockade. (June 25, 1948)
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Berlin's Historic Airport Faces Closure
NPR correspondent Kyle James discusses the potential closure of the Tempelhof Airport in Berlin. (January 29, 2008)
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: News Flash: The End of the Cold War
This lesson is an inquiry into events that occurred during the Cold War era. It is a technology-based project on one event that occurred during the Cold War(1945-1991). The Cold War describes the tense and hostile relationship between...
PBS
Pbs: American Experience: George F. Kennan
PBS profiles the life of American diplomat George F. Kennan, whose ideas about the expansionist ambitions of the Soviet Union shaped the U.S. policy toward Communist countries known as containment.
Other
Temperament in Revolution Gorbachev
An excellent article about Gorbachev's appointment, goals, accomplishments, and personality.
PBS
Pbs: Int. With Nina Mihailovna Motova, Factory Worker
You've learned about the fall of the USSR in history books, but what did it mean to a common citizen? Read the interview with Motova, a ballbearing factory worker in Russia, for insight on her thoughts.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Fidel Castro
This site contains the text of Castro's speech "On the Export of Revolution." Castro talks about what he believes the Cuban revolution has taught the world.
A&E Television
History.com: Joseph Stalin
The History Channel provides a biographical look at the Russian dictator Joseph Stalin, beginning with his early career, rise to power, time as a Soviet leader, and the partial dismantling of his police state in the years after his death.
AllRefer
All refer.com: East Germany: Foundation of the People's Police
This site describes the origin and transformation of former Nazi soldiers into East German police. Attempts to explain why it was created and Joseph Stalin's intent to control Eastern Europe.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Presidency of Ronald Reagan
This site provides an extensive history of Reagan's administration including information on his presidential campaign, domestic policies, foreign policies, and domestic and international events of his presidency.
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum
Harry S. Truman Library and Museum: Marshall Plan
Excerpts from an interview with George C. Marshall concerning the Marshall Plan. Questions are also supplied to assist in expansion of knowledge about the topics.
Library of Congress
Loc: Repression & Terror: Stalin in Control
Describes the repression implemented by Joseph Stalin to maintain tight control of Russia. It was a reign of arrests and execution.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Eastern Bloc Emigration and Defection
This site discusses the creation of the Eastern Bloc and the numerous defections that occurred before and during the construction of the Berlin Wall.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Allied Plans for German Industry After World War Ii
This site discusses the Allies' industrial plans for Germany during the Cold War.
Geographic
Workmall: Russia: Gorbachev's Reform Dilemma
This site discusses the opposition that Gorbachev's political reforms met and how a multiparty system evolved.
BBC
Bbc: Blockade Ends
This article and corresponding video discuss the end of the Berlin Blockade. Archived.
Country Studies US
Country Studies: Detente
As the Vietnam War ended, President Richard Nixon's priority became pursuing better relations with the world's two largest communist superpowers, China and the Soviet Union.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Russia History and Timeline Overview
Kids learn about the history and timeline of the country of Russia including early civilizations, the empire, Tsars, the Russian Revolution, communism, Soviet Union, cold war, and current events.