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The Cold War - Last Man Standing  | 6

The Cold War - Last Man Standing | 6

Update: 2018-01-2430
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In the early 1970s, while trying to wind down the war in Vietnam, President Richard Nixon made overtures to Moscow and Beijing that would usher in a new era of the Cold War: Detente. But the thaw in relations didn’t last long - the Iran Hostage Crisis and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan set the old adversaries against each other once again. Throughout the Eighties, President Reagan took a hard line against the “Evil Empire,” ramping up military spending and rhetoric, and Americans were once again tense with nuclear anxiety.

Until suddenly, it all changed.


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Dan Epple

Very interesting and informative series.

Jul 21st
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Steven Weseman

This approach to history lessons has been very helpful in getting my two sons to take an interest in history. I am grateful.

Sep 24th
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Vedant Kumar

loved it waiting for the next one

Jan 24th
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The Cold War - Last Man Standing  | 6

The Cold War - Last Man Standing | 6