🌟 Fun Fact: Imagine you and your friend arguing over a piece of cake. Instead of dividing or sharing it, you put up a barrier so neither can access it. That's similar to what happened with the Berlin Wall!

• Date: 1 May
• Context: Meeting of the National Security Council (NSC)
• What happened: Dulles wanted to remind everyone that attacking West Berlin = attacking the U.S. 🥊

Real-World Example: It's like a teacher telling a bully that picking on a student is the same as picking on the teacher.

• A shining 🌟 for U.S. containment policy.
• If attacked, NATO allies in the city would likely rely on nuclear weapons (as fighting their way out was tough).

Real-World Example: Imagine your team's mascot in a game. It may not have any real power, but its symbolic value is immense!

• Date: November
• Key Points
  • NATO: Emphasized collective security 🛡️.
  • Eisenhower: U.S., Britain, and France committed to West Berlin's freedom and security.