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Hace 2 días · Cold War, the open yet restricted rivalry that developed after World War II between the United States and the Soviet Union and their respective allies. The Cold War was waged on political, economic, and propaganda fronts and had only limited recourse to weapons.
- Warsaw Pact
Warsaw Pact, (May 14, 1955–July 1, 1991) treaty establishing...
- Cuban Missile Crisis
Cuban missile crisis, major confrontation at the height of...
- Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty
Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty, treaty signed in Moscow on August...
- Bay of Pigs Invasion
Bay of Pigs invasion, abortive invasion of Cuba at the Bahia...
- Berlin Crisis of 1961
Berlin crisis of 1961, Cold War conflict between the Soviet...
- Warsaw Pact
Hace 22 horas · Russia - Khrushchev, Soviet Union, Cold War: After Stalin’s death in 1953, a power struggle for leadership ensued, which was won by Nikita Khrushchev. His landmark decisions in foreign policy and domestic programs markedly changed the direction of the Soviet Union, bringing détente with the West and a relaxation of rigid controls ...
Hace 1 día · Soviet Union - Cold War, Communism, Collapse: Stalin died a slow, angry, and painful death on March 5, 1953. He had suffered a stroke after retiring on the night of March 1–2, but this was not perceived until the morning because of his concern for personal security.
Hace 1 día · President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong-un, revived a Cold War-era mutual defense pledge between their nations on Wednesday, signing a new agreement that calls ...
Hace 2 días · By the early 1970s events in the Third World were becoming central to the Cold War and Westad's account now enters its most detailed phase.
Hace 2 días · Mexicanist. Jun 18, 2024 — 4 min read. The Big Three: Churchill, Truman, and Stalin, at the Potsdam Conference (August 1945). Credit: IWM BU 9195. World War II witnessed a remarkable military alliance between the United Kingdom, the United States, and the USSR, which successfully thwarted Hitler's conquest of Europe.
Hace 3 días · Cold War Podcasts. Here are 5 Best Cold War Podcasts worth listening to in 2024. 1. Cold War Conversations. Listen to our conversations with those that experienced the Cold War and those who are fascinated. Featuring many untold stories.
