Grades 6-12 | National Museum of the U.S. Army presents The Question of "What if?" The U.S. Army During the Cold War - May 16, 2024 12:10pm Eastern Time
About this event:
During World War II, the Soviet Union and the United States worked together to fight a common enemy; and after the war that relationship fell apart. Trust between the former allies broke down and fear took hold in its place. This mutual mistrust lead the two countries to confront the looming question of “what if?” That question would color the relationship between the two for the next 50 years. As a result, the Army developed new technology, equipment, and training to better protect Americans from the possibilities and threats posed by the “what if?” Following this program, students should be able to discuss the fear and anxiety the Cold War produced in American society, identify how United States foreign policy shifted to contain the threat of Communism in Europe and recognize the commitment of Soldiers to defend the United States.
This is a new program.
Program duration is 30 to 40 minutes.
Social Studies, U.S. History, World History, Global Interdependence, Progress, Integration, Legacy of the Cold War, Becoming a World Power, Moving on From the Cold War, U.S. Actions in a Changing World