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Berlin Airlift and Korea War Define Truman’s Cold War Moves
Washington reports that two major countermoves against communism defined Harry S Truman’s presidency: the Berlin airlift and the Korean War. He cited the blockade of Berlin and the 1950 invasion of Korea as pivotal showdowns, highlighting his resolve to support European and Asian allies while avoiding a full war.
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