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02 | Why the Cold War still matters — Repression and dissent

02 | Why the Cold War still matters — Repression and dissent

Update: 2019-10-26

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The Cold War is often referred to as the 'War of Words'. Meet the people who tore down the Iron Curtain from within the Soviet Union through protest and dissent. Hear the stories of a Romanian radio repairman and his buried typewriter and the Polish scientist who swam for freedom.

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02 | Why the Cold War still matters — Repression and dissent

02 | Why the Cold War still matters — Repression and dissent

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