Melbourne in Brevard County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Cold War

[Melbourne Military Memorial Park]

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

1. Cold War Marker

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The Soviet Union created the Cold War after WWII ended because of their mistrust of the USA. The result was a period of east-west struggle with tension, competition in arms and conflicts short of full scale war. The Berlin Airlift and the Cuban Crisis were major events that came close to actual warfare. The tensions and mistrust eased in the 1980’s and dissolved in the 1990’s. It is estimated that over 200 military and intelligence personnel were KIA during the long period of this war.

Erected by Melbourne Military Memorial Park.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Cold. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1962.

Location. 28° 5.008′ N, 80° 36.821′ W. Marker is in Melbourne, Florida, in Brevard County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Oak Street and East Hibiscus Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Marker located within Melbourne Military Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1601 Oak St, Melbourne FL 32901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Korean War (here, next to this marker); World War II (here, next to this marker);

Photographed By Brandon D Cross, April 9, 2022

2. Cold War Marker

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Vietnam War (here, next to this marker); Civil War Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); Persian Gulf War (here, next to this marker); World War I (a few steps from this marker); Spanish-American War (a few steps from this marker); Mexican War (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . Cold War. (Submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)

Credits. This page was last revised on April 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 111 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 10, 2022, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.