Even though no weapons were used in the cold war, americans lived in fear. why?

Paranoid that at anytime they could be stiked with the most powerful weapon known to mankind kinda gives you this anticipation that tommorrow could be the end.

Communism, honey. Simple as that (: 

Communism was taking over many countries, including allies. So, America, of course was in fear of everyone changing to communism, which is why the Marshalls' plan was made, to prevent communism. I hope I helped (:

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