March
U.S.S.R. satellite, caused U.S. to invest money in space, science, technology and weapons programs
Jonas Salk developed one to stop Polio; limited the spread of infectious diseases
U.S. and Soviets promote science and technology as both attempt to develop nuclear arsenals
U.S. flew planes over the Soviet blockade of Berlin to get supplies to West Berlin without military conflict
a new strategic weapon developed at Los Alamos, New Mexico; Japan surrendered; Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Arms RaceBerlin AirliftSputnikAtomic BombVaccines