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1945 – A Critical Year

1945 – A Critical Year. The Transition from World War 2 to The Cold War. Yalta Conference – 1945 – The Big 3. Winston Churchill (Britain). Joesph Stalin (USSR). FDR (US). Yalta Conference – 1945 – The Big 3. Purpose plans for world after WW2 Agreement

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1945 – A Critical Year

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  1. 1945 – A Critical Year The Transition from World War 2 to The Cold War

  2. Yalta Conference – 1945 – The Big 3 Winston Churchill (Britain) Joesph Stalin (USSR) FDR (US)

  3. Yalta Conference – 1945 – The Big 3 • Purpose • plans for world after WW2 • Agreement • Germany’s unconditional surrender • free elections in Eastern Europe • USSR join US against Japan • Disagreement • none

  4. Potsdam Conference -1945 – Big 3 Clement Attlee (Britain) Joesph Stalin (USSR) Harry Truman (US)

  5. Potsdam Conference – 1945 – The Big 3 • Purpose • Negotiate terms for end of WW2 • Agreement • 4 zone occupation of Germany by allies • Est. of Council of Foreign Ministers • Soviet backed Polish gov’t • Disagreement • German zone boundaries & reparations • Stalin v. Truman

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