1958 U.S. invasion of Lebanon. Goal: to prevent Soviet influence in Lebanon

Operation Chrome Dome

The directive to keep at least one nuclear-armed plane in the sky 24/7, so if enemies destroy nuclear equipment on U.S. soil, at least one bomb is available to counter-attack

Authoritarian campaign of oppression against unions and countless rebellious organizations; Occurred across South America, including Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru; kidnapping, torture, murder, and torture.

Undercover campaign to fight communism in Guatemala;

Operation Rolling Thunder

Bombing campaign against North Vietnam

Nuclear detection-intelligence campaign by U.S.S.R.;

1979; the Sandanista rebels overthrew the ruling Somoza dynasty;

Non-Proliferation Treaty

June 12, 1968; three pillars of non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use of nuclear power,

An organization of 120 countries dedicated to supporting developing countries and their right independence/ refusal to join major blocs;

Novocherkassk Massacre

1962; In response to excessive wage cuts, a housing shortage, and disrespect from superiors, steel workers organized a strike and blocked off the railroad; After two days of standoff, soldiers opened fire and many innocents died.

Nuclear Test Ban Treaty

October 10, 1963; banned all weapon tests underground, underwater, in the atmosphere, and space; signed by the U.S., Great Britain, and the USSR.

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Jillian Anderle

Term	Definition
Operation Blue Bat	1958 U.S. invasion of Lebanon. Goal: to prevent Soviet influence in Lebanon
Operation Chrome Dome	The directive to keep at least one nuclear-armed plane in the sky 24/7, so if enemies destroy nuclear equipment on U.S. soil, at least one bomb is available to counter-attack
Operation Condor	Authoritarian campaign of oppression against unions and countless rebellious organizations; Occurred across South America, including Chile, Brazil, Paraguay, and Peru; kidnapping, torture, murder, and torture.
Operation Mongoose	Goal: overthrow Fidel Castro
Operation PBSuccess	Undercover campaign to fight communism in Guatemala;
Operation Rolling Thunder	Bombing campaign against North Vietnam
Operation RYAN	Nuclear detection-intelligence campaign by U.S.S.R.;
Nicaraguan Civil War	1979; the Sandanista rebels overthrew the ruling Somoza dynasty;
Non-Proliferation Treaty	June 12, 1968; three pillars of non-proliferation, disarmament, and peaceful use of nuclear power,
Non-Aligned Movement	An organization of 120 countries dedicated to supporting developing countries and their right independence/ refusal to join major blocs;
Novocherkassk Massacre	1962; In response to excessive wage cuts, a housing shortage, and disrespect from superiors, steel workers organized a strike and blocked off the railroad; After two days of standoff, soldiers opened fire and many innocents died.
Nuclear Test Ban Treaty	October 10, 1963; banned all weapon tests underground, underwater, in the atmosphere, and space; signed by the U.S., Great Britain, and the USSR.

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