International Relations Since 1945
The construction of the Berlin Wall
Beginning at midnight on the 13th August 1961, East German police and army began to close the border with West Berlin.
The construction of the Berlin Wall
A short film documenting the construction of the Berlin Wall, featuring interviews with people who were affected by it.
Interpretations of the Berlin Wall
This video compares the West’s and East’s interpretations of the building of the Berlin Wall in 1961.
Why the USA cut diplomatic relations with Cuba in 1961
On the 3rd January 1961, the United States of America severed its diplomatic relationship with Cuba and closed the American embassy in Havana.
The Bay of Pigs invasion: an overview
The Bay of Pigs Invasion was launched by the CIA-sponsored paramilitary group Brigade 2506.
