1948

In 1948, significant global events shaped history. The year marked the establishment of Israel, following the end of British rule in Palestine, resulting in conflict in the region. The Berlin Blockade began, when the Soviet Union attempted to cut off West Berlin from Western support, prompting the Allies to organize the Berlin Airlift to supply the city. In the United States, the Marshall Plan launched to aid Europe's post-war recovery. Additionally, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United Nations, aiming to promote and protect human rights worldwide, laying a foundation for international human rights law.