The End of World War II and the Origins of the Cold War
In honor of the anniversary of the end of World War II and the start of the Cold War, join Francis Gary Powers, Jr for a program
on how the end of World War II led directly to the start of the Cold War. Francis Gary Powers, Jr. is the Founder and Chairman of The Cold War Museum at Vint Hill, VA. He will talk about WWII, VE Day, VJ Day, the origins of the Cold War, the Berlin Airlift, Soviet A-bomb tests, the Korean War, Eisenhower elected President of the US, overhead reconnaissance, and the U-2 Incident.
on how the end of World War II led directly to the start of the Cold War. Francis Gary Powers, Jr. is the Founder and Chairman of The Cold War Museum at Vint Hill, VA. He will talk about WWII, VE Day, VJ Day, the origins of the Cold War, the Berlin Airlift, Soviet A-bomb tests, the Korean War, Eisenhower elected President of the US, overhead reconnaissance, and the U-2 Incident.
SKU: WI26SPSPE320A
February 6, 2026, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Building: Live Oak Hall
Room: Live Oak Hall