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The Y in History

Mar 20, 2021

In November 1947, the UN votes in favor of creation of a new nation of Israel for the Jews. But Israel faces a fight for survival immediately after the British leave Palestine and it declares its birth in May 1948.


Mar 6, 2021

Post World War II, Germany and Berlin get divided into 4 administrative zones each run by the US, UK, Soviet Union and France. The Allies soon start bickering leading to the Berlin Blockade which will result in the US getting established as the new leader of the free world.