From World War to Cold War (Part 1)

In Parts 1 and 2 of this tutorial series, we'll explore the beginnings of the Cold War from 1945 to 1953. We'll learn why this rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union was a unique conflict in our nation's history, and how the U.S. assumed the role of world leader after World War II. Finally, we'll learn how the Korean War was a proxy war in the larger context of the Cold War.