Chapter 4 - The Cold War - 1945-1950 (S01E04)

The dynamics of the Cold War begin to shift as distinct month-by-month triggers come to light, leaving some ambiguity about its origins. Key moments include Churchill’s famous Iron Curtain address, the outbreak of civil war in Greece, and the escalating Red Scare, which leads to the ascent of Joseph McCarthy, the House Un-American Activities Committee, and the FBI’s intensified actions.