# Communism
Today in History: The ‘Domino Theory’ Comes Under Fire by the CIA (1964)
Vietnam was a devastating war for America. Over the course of 20 years, the United States fought to keep the…
Today in History: Joseph McCarthy Clashes with the United States Army (1954)
After World War II, the fear of Communism was almost tangible in the United States. The Red Scare was worsened…
Today in History: Senator Joseph McCarthy Dies (1957)
During the period after World War II and up through the early 1960s, the United States went through an era called…
Murder of a President: 5 Fascinating Conspiracy Theories about the Kennedy Assassination
In the first two articles in this series, I looked at the reasons why Oswald did and why he did not…
East German Secret Police: 5 Things You Might Not Know About The Stasi
The world of Cold War spying is often depicted as a glamorous business, with clandestine meetings, ingenious gadgets and high…
Joseph Stalin Led a Life of Crime Before Becoming Russia’s Leader
When one mentions Joseph Stalin, it is impossible not to think of the monstrous crimes against humanity he committed during…
The Incredible Story of the American Soldier Who Defected and Became a North Korean Movie Star
No other place on Earth is more secretive, more mysterious, and more impenetrable than North Korea. To this day, very…
‘Men Of Good Quality’: Six Most Influential Presidents in U.S. History
In July 2012, the United States will have been independent for 246 years. In that time, there have been 46…
7 Causes of the Russian Revolution
The Russian Revolution dramatically changed Russia from an autocracy to a communist system of government. The Revolution started during World…
This Day In History: The Tet Offensive Begins In Vietnam (1968)
On this day in 1968, the Tet Offensive began in the Vietnam War. It begin's on the first day of…