The Cold War Expands 1949-1960

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The Cold War Expands1949-1960
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The Middle East

• Creation of Israel sparks Arab-Israeli tensions
  going on today
• U.S supported Israel Soviet Union supported Arab
  nations
• Conflict over controlling oil Suez Canal
• 1952 - Iran
• CIA organized overthrow of pro-Communist leader
  of Iran put in a pro-American leader
• 1956 Egypt Suez Crisis
• Gamal Abdul Nasser sought Soviet support so U.S.
  England cut off aid
• Nasser seized Suez Canal from British vital
  waterway!!
• France, England mostly Israel attacked but
  Soviets threaten war,
• U.S. told NATO allies halt, Egypt retained
  possession of the Suez Canal

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The End