The early Cold War period refers to the time immediately following World War II, from the late 1940s to the early 1950s, characterized by tension and rivalry between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Related terms
Containment: The policy adopted by the United States during the Cold War to prevent the spread of communism and limit Soviet influence.
McCarthyism: A period of intense anti-communist sentiment in America during the early Cold War, led by Senator Joseph McCarthy.
Iron Curtain: A metaphorical term coined by Winston Churchill referring to an imaginary barrier dividing Europe into communist and non-communist blocs.